CULTURE

Crab rangoon is a Chinese takeout staple, but it didn't originate in China.

The Puzzling Origins of Crab Rangoon

Crab rangoon isn't Chinese—and it may not contain real crab.

Cate Blanchett is one of 12 women making the 'TIME' list this year.

‘TIME’ Has Named Its 12 ‘Women of the Year’ for 2023

For the second year in a row, ‘TIME’ has singled out a dozen actors, sports figures, and activists making a difference in the world.

With these delicious alonds, I thee wed...

Why People Give Out Jordan Almonds at Weddings

The candy-coated almonds are a traditional part of many Greek, Italian, and Middle Eastern wedding celebrations.

When 'Fraggle Rock' Spread Peace Throughout the Soviet Union

In 1989, Jim Henson's 'Fraggle Rock' became the first American television series to air in what was then still the Soviet Union.

Why Southern Couples Bury a Bottle of Bourbon One Month Before Their Wedding

Tradition and culture have always played a deep role in Southern weddings.

Ring in the New Year Like a Scot With First Footing—As Long as You Have Dark Hair

If you’re at a New Year’s Eve party in Scotland, don’t be surprised if a guest leaves the house a few minutes before midnight just so that they can re-enter as the first footer after the bells.

Wordle Has a New Editor, and That Could Change How You Play the Game

To win Wordle, it helps to know what the new editor might be thinking.

Sámi herders tending to their reindeer in the Norwegian Arctic, 2016. | Scott Wallace/GettyImages

8 Facts About Sámi Reindeer Herders

For centuries, the Sámi people of Northern Europe have relied on reindeer herding for food, warmth, and income.

Dala horses are more than just holiday trinkets.

How the Dala Horse Became a Symbol of Sweden

These traditional Swedish toys are much more than a classic holiday gift or travel souvenir.

Vienna, Austria, is the best place to live.

The World's Top 10 Places to Live

This year’s most liveable cities can be found in Europe and Canada, as well as one in Australia and one in Japan.

Aerosmith and Run-DMC broke down walls—and musical barriers—with "Walk This Way."

How Aerosmith and Run-DMC's "Walk This Way" Forever Altered the Landscape of American Music

In the '80s, the destruction of two walls changed the course of human events. One was the Berlin Wall, which came down on November 9, 1989. The other was the wall separating Aerosmith from Run-DMC in the 1986 music video for "Walk This Way."

Tourists in front of the Maya's Temple of Kukulcan in Yucatán, Mexico.

5 Misconceptions About the Maya Civilization

From human sacrifices to misunderstood doomsday prophecies, we're dispelling the popular myths about the Maya civilization.

The Real Culture That Inspired Nickelodeon's 'Gullah Gullah Island'

When 'Gullah Gullah Island' premiered on Nick Jr. in 1994, it was unlike any series Nickelodeon—or any other American network—had ever produced.

8 Afro-Latinx Groups You Should Know About

They have survived centuries of colonization, exploitation, and oppression. But they've preserved their cultural traditions and languages.

People like to get bright and whimsical with their Easter bonnets.

What's the Deal With Easter Bonnets?

Western culture has linked Easter with new threads for centuries.

Why Is Ukraine’s Capital City Now Called ‘Kyiv,’ Not ‘Kiev’?

‘Kyiv’ is not a new name for the capital of Ukraine—and the Kyiv-or-Kiev discussion isn’t new, either.

These Latino New Year's Eve traditions will (hopefully) bring good luck.

6 Latino New Year's Eve Traditions

Each year, when the clock strikes midnight on December 31, countries throughout Latin America ring in the new year with unique traditions.

What Exactly Is Millennial Pink, And Why Are People Still So Obsessed With It?

Whether Gen Z or even Generation Alpha will carry forth the Millennial Pink torch remains to be seen, but they’re wearing a lot of hot pink lately …

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The Differences Between the Terms Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx, Explained

Understanding how and why these terms referring to rich cultural and geographical identities are used—and why they're not—is important.

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More Than 300 Pairs of Prince’s Custom Shoes Are on Display at Paisley Park

The legendary singer and performer Prince's massive shoe collection is on display at his former home and studio, Paisley Park.

John O'Hurley played J. "Jacopo" Peterman on Seinfeld.

9 ‘90s Sitcom Stars Available on Cameo

Discover the actors who played your favorite 1990s sitcom characters on Cameo from shows like 'Friends,' 'Seinfeld,' 'Full House,' and more.

The West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, India.

In the Indian Village of Kongthong, Babies Are Given Songs for Names

In the village of Kongthong in Meghalaya, India, mothers compose a unique song for their children that acts as their name.

David Manning had nothing but praise for Sony movies.

Remembering David Manning, Sony's Fictional Film Critic

In 2001, Sony was accused of enlisting a fake movie critic to rave about films like Rob Schneider's 'The Animal.' But was Manning really a figment of someone's imagination?

The Louvre Just Launched a New Online Database With Its Entire Collection—More Than 480,000 Artworks

The Louvre’s online database includes literally everything, from artworks in storage to those on display at other museums.

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