Developed by African slaves in Brazil in the 16th century, capoeira is a martial art that brings together elements of dance, music, and acrobatics. Slaves were prohibited from practicing martial arts and celebrating their culture on the plantations. Disguising it as a dance, they practiced capoeira as a way to escape the bonds of slavery.

One of the largest religions in the world, Hinduism is associated with many gods and goddesses who personify different aspects of Brahma—which Hindus believe is the one supreme cosmic power. The worship of multiple deities has led to many different celebrations that honor them.

Worn for formal celebrations such as weddings, funerals, and tea ceremonies, the kimono has a history that dates back to the 8th century and was once an everyday piece of clothing.

The German language is full of words without a direct English translation, and “waldeinsamkeit” is no exception. On the surface, “waldeinsamkeit” is a compound word with “wald” meaning “forest” and “einsamkeit” meaning “loneliness.”

Indiana Jones and Transformers are just two of several Hollywood movies filmed in Jordan. But the Middle Eastern nation has produced many notable films that can help you learn about Jordanian history and culture before moving there.

In most languages, slang terms arise organically. Unique social and political situations lead locals to reassign new meanings to existing words. Slang in Poland is no exception.

It’s known as bubble tea, boba tea, and pearl milk tea. And its signature chewy tapioca balls floating at the bottom of the cup have made it nothing short of an obsession in Taiwan.

Turkey’s national sport, oil wrestling, was made popular by the Ottoman empire in the mid-14th century. Legend says the sport gained popularity after two famed soldiers fought in hand-to-hand combat at Edirne in northwest Turkey.

Tarab is a thousand-year-old genre of traditional Arab music that has emotional and poetic lyrics.

If you travel to Senegal, you will find yourself in the “Land of Teraanga.” Teraanga—a Wolof word that loosely translates to hospitality—is a way of life amongst the Senegalese.