Kwanzaa in a Nutshell: Learn About This Cultural Holiday
But have you heard of Kwanzaa? This is a unique modern holiday founded to commemorate African heritage, but truly, anyone can celebrate it! Table of contents Kwanzaa's origins What does Kwanzaa celebrate? What does Kwanzaa mean? What are some Kwanzaa traditions?
Got a Sweet Tooth? Spend a Saturday in Sweden!
Those of you with a sweet tooth would love the Swedes' "Saturday Sweets." But what are the sinister roots of this sweet tradition?
The Unique Recovery Plan for Chinese New Moms
This Canadian new mom just gave birth in Hong Kong and decided to take the traditional Chinese after-birth confinement. Will it result in better healing?
A Short Lesson in New York's Architectural History
There's no city that can compare to New York's architecture. Let's dive into it.
Junk Food is Far From Being a Modern Thing
Today, fast food is delish, even if not so healthy, to say the least. But in Medieval times, it could almost kill you.
Travel to One of the World's Largest Incense Export Towns
This town turns to a sea of pink incense sticks every new year as part of their New Year's tradition. Visit and enjoy the view!
Where Did Middle Names Come From?
Learn about the legacy, tradition, and historical use of middle names in this 5-minute video.
Why Do Gold Medalists Bite Their Medal?
This short video explains why gold medalists bite their medals...
The Reason Why No One Ever Smiles In Old Photographs
Discover the real cultural and technological reasons behind the serious faces in old portrait photographs.
Why Did We Start Going to the Beach For Fun?
Did you know that going to the beach for recreation is a relatively new invention? For most of human history, the concept simply did not exist...
The History of Hitchhiking Is Surprisingly Interesting
The reason why the custom of hitchhiking doesn't exist anymore will surprise you. No, it's not because it's too dangerous...
How Two Fake Policemen Stole $500 Million Worth of Art
In 1990, 13 works of art, valued at $500 million in total, were stolen from a museum in Boston. This is how the fake policemen conducted this mysterious heist.
Could the Daylight Saving Time Practice Be Cancelled?
Daylight saving time, the practice of advancing the clocks by one hour during the warmer months, is a more controversial topic than you'd think
How Come Humans are The Only Species To Have Language?
Language allows us to express an unlimited number of things, and humans are the only species capable of it. How did all came to be?
Fun History: How Pink Became the ‘Official’ Girls’ Color
It seems like a natural law of the world at this point, but actually, pink wasn’t always associated with girls. This video explains how the phenomenon began.
The 20th Century’s MOST Lavish & Controversial Party
In 1971 Iran's Shah threw the most etravagant party of the century... in a desert! Learn about this forgotten unbelievable story, and it's grave aftermath.
The Terrible and Unexpected Results of Prohibition
Delve into a fascinating chapter in American history with this video, which explains why prohibition failed and shouldn't be attempted ever again
The Real Story Behind the Most Famous War Poster
The famous 'We Can Do It!' poster is one of the cultural symbols of World War II, but not many know the story behind it...
The True Origin of the Word ‘Like’ May Surprise You
It’s everywhere, and everyone uses it without even noticing. So why do we even say the word 'Like' in the middle of sentences
How Our Superstitions May Reveal Our Origins and Beliefs
Superstitions are irrational, but they can tell you something about your cultural background, your religion or your profession, here’s how
This Ancient Civilization Just Mysteriously Vanished
Long ago, Malta was inhabited by a mysterious, advanced civilization, but one day, it ceased to exist. What happened?
Full Documentary: Exploring The Lost City of Petra
Petra is famous for its intricate rock-cut architecture, as well as for its fascinating water conduit system. Learn about this historical city in this video.
Full Documentary: The Real Story of Thanksgiving
Discover the real history behind the most popular holiday in the USA, through this fascinating documentary, courtesy of the History Channel.
How Islam Separated Into Sunni and Shia: The Full Story
What happened, and why did it cause Islam to split into two factions?
The FASCINATING Story of the Ancient Olympic Games
Discover the real story of the ancient Olympic Games.
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