For Mexicans, Guatemalans, and other “children of corn," maize is entwined in life, history and tradition. It is not just an important...

From his electrifying debut at age eleven, through all the amazing performances in the years since, this 'one-man-band' has influenced...

In our global age, many cities around the world are richly diverse in culture, language, religion, and traditions. But, although our...

The Canary Islands' rich cultural interplay of heavy Spanish influence and historic Canarian life results in vibrant cities, dynamic...

There is so much more to "reality" than we normally perceive. Our "common sense" view of the world, based on how our mind organizes our...

Today's post is a story about the last time the Earth warmed as it is warming now. Looking back to such a time provides a uniquely...

Now little-known or forgotten, sharing a cup of tea was an important catalyst for building the friendships, sense of community...

Across the globe, from Malaysia to Benin to Peru, some peoples have lived on the water, with only marginal connection to land, for...

These multi-award-winning films pack a lot of insight into a few brief minutes. Reflecting diverse cultural perspectives, all these short...

Regarded as one of the most important soul artists of his day, Otis Redding defined the sound of Memphis’ Stax Records with his blend of...

The term ‘Cholita’ long has been a derogatory name for young Indigenous women. Nowadays, Cholitas in Bolivia, proudly wear traditional...

Every country has one (or more!) iconic sweet breads that are part of defining the culture. Today we'll tour the world, sampling these...

Celebrate the stunning beauty and diversity of humanity. Explore our human family across the planet through portraits of individuals from...

That all humanity is related is a well-established scientific fact. The DNA of all human beings living today is 99.9% alike, with our...

Spectacular images of the immensely large, vanishingly small, and everything in between. From cosmic dust to geckos, here are some truly...

The first racially-integrated, all-female jazz band to tour nationally, the International Sweethearts of Rhythm defied Jim Crow between...

Rivers are the arteries of Planet Earth and the lifeblood of countless species of animals, fish, birds, and other creatures, including...

Across the world, fans, music experts, and music historians cite the Rolling Stone's song, Gimme Shelter, as their greatest hit. It was...

"I prefer radio to TV because the pictures are better." -- Alistair Cooke "On some nights, I still believe that a car with the gas needle...

Streets tell stories about the people who live there. They express the ways of being and doing that make a neighborhood beautiful,...

Make a virtual visit to the capital of an empire of more than 5 million people as it existed in 1518. Tenochtitlan is home to 200.000...

Remarkable winners of some of Africa's most prestigious photography contests give us diverse views of the African continent as a work of...

Brazilian composer, pianist, guitarist, songwriter, and singer, Antônio Carlos Jobim, is widely considered the "father of bossa nova."...

Aspen trees circle the globe, from the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia to North Africa, and from Britain across most of Europe and north...