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Socialism, Capitalism Seen in New Light by Younger Americans - WSJ
Surveys of America’s youngest voters find a rising appeal of socialism, skepticism about capitalism and a more socially conscious outlook that has ... (2017)
A Map Showing How Much Time It Takes to Learn Foreign Languages: From Easiest to Hardest
Do you want to speak more languages? Sure, as Sally Struthers used to say so often, we all do. (2017)
Tono Valley, Japan
About Tono, a rural town in Iwate Prefecture famous for its thatched farmhouses, folklore and kappa. (2017)
The growth of the European community - Daily chart
Mapping the expansion of the European project ON APRIL 18th 1951, exalted by the trappings of empire, ministers from West Germany, Italy, France... (2017)
Is India a country or a continent? - Banyan
It is more integrated than the European Union, but less unified than the United States "IN A speech to London’s Constitutional Club in 1931, Win... (2017)
Why Finland wants the EU to abolish daylight saving time - The Economist explains
YESTERDAY countries in the European Union gained an hour of Sunday, thanks to daylight saving time (DST). The biannual turning of the clocks—an hou... (2017)
The European Union’s delicate political economy - Free exchange
GREECE’S marathon crisis is at least instructive. Past flare-ups have illustrated a textbook’s worth of economic principles. The latest episode—a d... (2017)
The significance of the Treaty of Rome - The Economist explains
ON MARCH 25th the European Union’s heads of government will gather in the glorious Sala Degli Orazi e Curiazi of Rome’s Palazzo dei Conservatori to... (2017)
Italian pipe organs, Europe’s oldest, are making a return - They’ll be Bach
But Italy lacks enough trained organists to play them IN MAY, a Dutch organist named Pieter van Dijk performed a selection of baroque pieces in ... (2017)
How the Opera di Roma turned things around - Choral progression
ITALY gave birth to opera, but in its home country the art form now carries a distinct air of maledizione (curse). Of Italy’s 14 major opera houses... (2017)
The ups and downs of two Italian rivals | The Economist
ROME and Milan are like France and England, Oxford and Cambridge, the Knicks and the Bulls. Rivalries range from politics to television, from food ... (2017)
The Shape of Rome
Rome’s layers: ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, modern, all jumbled together in an insoluble stack of meaning and contradictions. And that road. ... (2017)
The cultural resonance of Italy’s Alpini - Mountain men
EVERY winter, town squares all over Europe are filled by the hum of Christmas choirs. Towns in northern Italy follow this tradition too, but with a... (2017)
How one company is defying Italy’s opera curse - Money and maestros
LATE last year, an Italian orchestra and chorus journeyed across the Atlantic, performing in Washington, New York, Toronto and Chicago. The perform... (2017)
Milan’s beloved but endangered dialect - Losing language
THE 2015 World's Fair, held in Milan, was an unexpected success. It showcased a sleek, self-confident city, all trendy architecture and eco-friendl... (2017)
Why Italy has not yet suffered Islamist terrorism - The mafia effect
THE image is of a young man with his back turned, grasping a large knife. Beside him in stark white capitals are the Italian words “Devi combatterl... (2017)
The mosque in the cathedral - Spanish identity politics
WITH its Moorish arches and golden mihrab, the mosque-cathedral of Córdoba is one of the top tourist destinations in Spain. (2017)
The parable of Gibraltar and Britain - Bagehot
DAWN’S rays crest the palm and date fronds. Lights on the African coast pulsate gently through the February haze. In the shadows falling from the s... (2017)
Apartheid, or just apart? - France and its Muslims
WITH home-made rabbit pâté and fresh cuts of meat, Rémy Mirleau’s boucherie typifies local France, like the tricolour above the town hall. But in T... (2017)
How multilingual is France? | The Economist
“HOW can you be expected to govern a country that has 246 kinds of cheese?”, Charles de Gaulle once famously complained of France. In the wake of t... (2017)
How France’s regions reflect the country’s diversity - Double fracture
“IT’S SIMPLE UNTIL you make it complicated”, reads a poster pinned to the wall of the hangout room. Purple and green cushions on the sofa are print... (2017)
Why France and Italy can’t help clashing - Charlemagne
CAST your mind back to July 9th, 2006. Italy had just won the World Cup. Charlemagne was in Rome and joined the rumbustious football fans marching ... (2017)
Modernising Brazil’s waste-picking trade - Swipe right to recycle
EVERY night Gabriel Cazuza drags his two-wheeled, metal-framed carroça through the streets of São Paulo collecting aluminium, paper, cardboard and ... (2017)
Brazil engulfed in a corruption scandal with plots as convoluted as a telenovela
The Operation Car Wash investigation has been going on for more than three years, snaring billionaire corporate chieftains for paying bribes to win... (2017)
Brazil is in the market for immigrants — millions of them
While the United States wrangles over immigration policy, Brazil has already made up its mind about immigrants. It wants more — as many as 6 millio... (2017)
American brothers - Comparing Brazil and the United States
OTHER Latin Americans think of Brazilians a bit like the rest of the world thinks of Americans: loud, flashy and rich. This is as it should be, bec... (2017)
Germany’s hidden hunger: On the breadline in Europe’s richest country
At a food bank in one of Germany’s wealthiest areas, growing poverty sparks anger ahead of upcoming elections. Munich and its surrounding area a... (2017)
The Berlin Wall fell 25 years ago, but Germany is still divided - The Washington Post
Stunning satellite images and maps show how east and west differ from each other even today. It can be hard for visitors to Berlin to imagine wh... (2017)
Poverty: What Does It Mean To Be Poor? - SPIEGEL ONLINE
Poverty is measured on the basis of income, but that is often too one-dimensional for such a complex phenomenon. Researchers have developed better ... (2017)
The Other France: Are the suburbs of Paris incubators of terrorism?
Life in the Paris Banlieues | The New Yorker George Packer on the city’s immigrant suburbs, the Charlie Hebdo attacks, and France’s problems wit... (2017)
Why is Black Friday Called Black Friday?
When did Black Friday start, and why do we dislike it so much? Good Mythical Morning Episode 209! SUBSCRIBE for daily episodes: http://bit.ly/subrl... (2017)
Halloween History | National Geographic
Halloween isn't just costumes and candy; it's a cultural holiday rich in tradition | National Geographic: Nat... (2017)
Puerto Rico: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
LastWeekTonight, 2016 "Puerto Rico is suffering a massive debt crisis. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins John Oliver to call for relief. (2017)
Cathy O'Neil: How It's Unfair to Use Personality Tests in Hiring
WGBHForum, 2017: "In her award-winning book, Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy (2016), Cathy O... (2017)
A Harvard mathematician reveals how algorithms are making police and the courts more biased
Business Insider, 2017, "Cathy O'Neil, a self-proclaimed math nerd and author of "Weapons of Math Destruction" explains how police data leads to b... (2017)
Nationalism vs Globalism: the new political divide | Yuval Noah Harari - TED Talks
TED Published on Feb 21, 2017 How do we make sense of today's political divisions? In a wide-ranging conversation full of insight, historian Yu... (2017)
Why Portuguese Food is Hiding Everywhere
Cultures and cuisines inspire each other all around the world, especially in the last few decades. But Portugal seems to be a special case. It's a ... (2023)
The European Union - Summary on a Map
In this video, we trace the evolution of the European Union since the end of WWII until Brexit.-------- (2023)
Why modern America creates fragile children | Jonathan Haidt
Kids are more anxious and depressed than ever. Is identity politics to blame? (2023)
French Alps and Lyon
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | After exploring the proud cuisine capital of Lyon — which, at least in its own mind, rivals Paris — we head for ... (2023)
Panama City: Gate of the Americas | Travel Documentary and Guide | Things to Know and What to Expect
Hey guys, this video is of my journey in Panama. I’ll be talking about some of the things to see and do, lodging, food, and so on; hopefully I can ... (2023)
What Venice Carnival is really like and how to take part... on a budget!
Carnival is a time to dust off your best costume, take on a new identity and commit all manner of sins...and celebrations in Venice are no exceptio... (2023)
Rome: Back-Street Riches
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In this third of three shows on the Eternal City, we'll explore this grand metropolis — so rich in art and cultu... (2023)
Italy’s Verona, Padova, and Ravenna
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities in the Veneto area. Padova is famed for its venerable unive... (2023)
Buenos Aires, Argentina's Megacity: Europe in the Americas
Buenos Aires was once a top-tier global city but has underperformed in the last century. (2023)
Lisbon and the Algarve
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | We start in Lisbon, where salty sailors' quarters and wistful fado singers mix with ornate architecture to recal... (2023)
Portugal's Heartland
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Portugal has an oversized history, fascinating culture, and boatloads of sardines. Saving the capital city of Li... (2023)
Sicily, Italy - Sicilian Delights - Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. We'll dine on fresh seafood at the fisherman's harbo... (2023)
Basque Country - Northern Spain, Southern France
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | The homeland of the proud and resilient Basque people is split between France and Spain. From our San Sebastián ... (2023)
Germany: Munich, Bavaria and the Foothills of the Alps
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In Munich, where locals specialize in good living, we visit boisterous markets and go-for-Baroque palaces, while... (2023)
Brazil: History, Geography, Economy & Culture
Taking up half the continent of South America, Brazil is host to vast array of landscapes and biomes - from the steamy Amazon Rainforests, to the s... (2023)
Rick Steves' The Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today
Rick Steves' The Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today (2023)
European Travel Skills with Rick Steves
Rick Steves European Travel Talk | Rick Steves shares the essential skills for smart European travel: itinerary planning, packing light, getting ca... (2023)
Italy: Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it online… (2023)
Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes
Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes (2023)
Italy: Rome – Rick Steves Travel Talks
In this travel lecture, Rick Steves tours Rome — from the ancient ruins at the Forum and Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican (with Mic... (2023)
Highlights of Castile: Toledo and Salamanca
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | We roam the region of Castile, starting in Toledo — so well-preserved and packed with cultural wonder that the e... (2023)
Rick Steves' Luther and the Reformation
Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther kicked off the Protestant Reformation, which contributed to the birth of our modern age. In this one-hour spe... (2023)
Rick Steves Egypt: Yesterday and Today
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In this hour-long special, Rick Steves explores the historic and cultural wonders of Egypt. In Cairo, we climb i... (2023)
Italy Travel Skills
Rick Steves European Travel Talk | Travel guidebook author Rick Steves describes Italy's top stops — the Cinque Terre, Milan, Venice, Florence, Tus... (2023)
Social media's threat to democracy
The Economist, 2017: “Twitter, Facebook and Google were supposed to improve politics. Instead, from Russian meddling in America's election to polit... (2017)
Cultural Breadth, Embeddedness, and Creativity - Google NotebookLM
This paper proposes that an individual's creativity is influenced by their adoption of their social group's culture. Creativity requires both novel... (2025)
Ghosts of Football Past
In anticipation of Super Bowl LII (Go Eagles), we're revisiting an old episode about the surprising history of how the game came to be. It's the en... (2023)
The Cost of Meritocracy With Michael Sandel - Capitalisn't | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from Capitalisn't on Spotify. Does meritocracy create a better world for everyone, or does it create massive inequality? The... (2021)
The Promise Of Meritocracy With Adrian Wooldridge - Capitalisn't | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from Capitalisn't on Spotify. Does meritocracy create a better world for everyone, or does it create massive inequality? The... (2021)
Millions of Americans face stigma of moving back in with their parents
As the financial crisis deepens, many adults are moving back home. But the trend started before the pandemic. (2020)
Return of the Yokai - Roman Mars - 99% Invisible Podcast
Listen to this episode from 99% Invisible on Spotify. In the US, mascots are used to pump up crowds at sporting events, or for traumat... (2020)
a16z Podcast: The Stories and Code of Culture Change
How do you build, set, shape, fix, change, culture? Sharing practical advice while drawing on examples of culture as code from a thousand years ago... (2019)
A Look At Miami Carnival, The History Of Carribean Food & Spices | WLRN
On the Wednesday, Oct. 9, episode of Sundial: New uses for dying malls Traditional malls across the U.S. are seeing fewer and fewer customers. The ... (2019)
Part 1: The Battle for Europe - The New York Times
Nationalist movements are taking root across the Continent. In a five-part series, we ask: Can the European Union survive? (2019)
YouTube and the End of Friction | Exponent
Ben and James discuss the question of YouTube, why it’s similar and different from Facebook, and why engagement is both alluring and a potential pr... (2019)
Welcome To The World's Largest Gathering Of Humans - NPR
Kumbh Mela Festival Expected To Bring 150 Million Pilgrims To Ganges River For Spiritual Renewal It's India's Kumbh Mela festival, which is expe... (2019)
Exploring Why So Many Americans Don't Vote || NPR
On The Sidelines Of Democracy: In recent midterms, 4 in 10 eligible voters cast ballots. Nonvoters talk of apathy, disgust, barriers and other ... (2018)
Access & Opportunity Podcast || Carla Harris and Freada Kapor Klein
Carla Harris talks to Freada Kapor Klein of the Kapor Capital, which invests in entrepreneurs who are women or from multicultural backgrounds. (2018)
1. How the 1990 World Cup Saved English Soccer - Gimlet Media
The story of how one summer, and one World Cup, changed English football forever. (2018)
The Laff Box - 99% Invisible
What happened to the laugh track? For nearly five decades, it was ubiquitous, simulating in-person audience experiences in home living rooms. But b... (2018)
Radical Candor, by Kim Scott
* New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller multiple years running * Translated into 20 languages, with more than half a million copies sol... (2023)
Founders at Work, by Jessica Livingston, co-founder of Y Combinator
Now available in paperback—with a new preface and interview with Jessica Livingston about Y Combinator! Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' ... (2023)
The Tyranny of Merit
A Times Literary Supplement’s Book of the Year 2020 A New Statesman's Best Book of 2020 A Bloomberg's Best Book of 2020 A Guardian Best Book About ... (2021)
The Aristocracy of Talent
The surprising history of an inspiring and sometimes dangerous idea Meritocracy- the idea that people should be advanced according to their talents... (2021)
The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman
The Complete Maus book. Read 7,135 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Combined for the first time here are Maus I: A Survivor'... (2020)
The Complete Persepolis (Persepolis, #1-4) by Marjane Satrapi
The Complete Persepolis book. Read 7,446 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Here, in one volume: Marjane Satrapi's best-sellin... (2020)
The Almost Nearly Perfect People: Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia - by Michael Booth
Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years and has grown increasingly frustrated with the rose-tinted view ... (2019)
The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede
When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on Sept... (2018)
UNESCO - Browse the Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Website of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2021)
The world's largest ranking of countries and regions by English skills -- EF
The 8th edition of the EF English Proficiency Index ranks 88 countries and regions by their English skills. (2018)
Replika - Your AI friend
Replika is an AI friend that is always there for you. Grow your own. Your Replika learns from you, matches your personality and becomes your bes... (2018)