CULTURE

At One Swiss University, You Can Now Major in Yodeling

"The whole yodeling scene will benefit from their new skills,” said one instructor.

The Magical—and Endangered—Whistling Language of Oaxaca

It's one of 42 documented examples of whistling languages across the world.

One With the Junk: On the Scene at "The World's Longest Yard Sale"

Stretching from Michigan to Alabama, "The World's Longest Yard Sale" is 690 miles long. When we sent our reporter to western Ohio to drive 130 miles of it, he found more than he bargained for. 

New Pop-Up Museum in Maryland Looks at What It's Like Being a Teen Today

Exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary American Teenagers (MoCAT) touch on everything from college admissions stress to fear of gun violence.

A Slice Above the Rest? Pizza Could Earn UNESCO World Heritage Status

The cheesy pie would join Turkish coffee, Croatian gingerbread, and other delicious culinary creations on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.

By Alfred Stieglitz, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

15 Colorful Facts About Georgia O’Keeffe

Georgia O’Keeffe’s enchanting floral still life paintings are now a deeply ingrained part of American culture—so much so that they often eclipse her other colorful accomplishments.

A woman at a Los Angeles Indigenous Peoples Day event.

10 Alternatives to Columbus Day Celebrated Around the United States

Around the United States, cities and local organizations are holding events in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, an alternative way to mark Columbus Day.

The Sweet Surprise Reunion Mr. Rogers Never Saw Coming

You're gonna cry. Just a heads up.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to Launch Mobile Interactive Art Museum

“VMFA on the Road" is slated to hit the highway in fall 2018.

10 Fascinating Practices on UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage List

Have you ever heard of camel coaxing, or shrimp fishing on horseback?

How to Tell if You're a 'Xennial'

There's a new label for people born during the release of the original 'Star Wars' trilogy.

New York Public Library via The Public Theater

Shakespeare on the Go: Inside the Public Theater's Traveling 'Mobile Unit'

A special branch of New York City’s Public Theater brings the Bard’s plays to underserved communities in the metro area.

Japan's Sacred, Men-Only Island is Up For UNESCO World Heritage Status

Only people with XY chromosomes are allowed to visit Okinoshima, for religious reasons.

8 Hidden Museums Around the Globe

Whether it’s a trash museum in NYC or a David Hasselhoff museum in Berlin, these semi-private collections make it worth going out of your way.

Belgian Beer Makes the Cut for UNESCO's Cultural Heritage List

We'll toast this decision.

15 Colorful Lyrics from National Anthems Around the World

The world's national anthems are a mixed bag of patriotism, poetry, and the peculiar.

New Mothers Feel Judged and Guilty No Matter How They Feed Their Babies

Rigid public health recommendations and a judgmental parent culture make new moms feel bad when they breastfeed—and when they don’t.

12 Oversized Facts About JNCO Jeans

JNCOs were quintessentially '90s jeans, worn largely (at least at first) by skaters and nonconformists and known for mega-wide leg openings—and now, the brand is back.

6 U.S. Virgin Islands Traditions You'll Want to Adopt

Presented by U.S. Virgin Islands.

12 Impatient Facts About Waiting in Line

Theme parks intend to keep you waiting.

Adnan Syed of Serial Is Getting a New Trial

A Baltimore judge granted Syed a new trial in the 2000 murder of his ex-girlfriend, which garnered widespread interest when it became the subject of the podcast 'Serial.'

Study Suggests Disney Princess Culture Is Harmful for Little Girls

It's not realistic for parents to institute a ban on princesses, but there are ways to mitigate the damage.

The Best and Worst States for Gender Equality

The study from the McKinsey Global Institute emphasized that fair treatment of women would help, not hinder, the nation’s economy.

A virtual tour of the Vatican Museums lets you view its splendor without the crowds.

12 World-Class Museums You Can Visit Online

You don't have to leave your couch to take in a little culture. Find out which world-famous museums you can virtually visit today.

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