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The Beauty of Motherhood in 18 Different Cultures

Noroc dedicated the past seven years to traveling around the world and capturing the portraits of women from all different cultures and backgrounds. Each portrait tells the story of a different woman and highlights different kinds of strength.

You'll Never Guess How Ancient Cultures Explained Eclipses

While modern science and astronomy can easily explain what happens during a solar or a lunar eclipse, many ancient cultures had to come up with their own explanations for such peculiar natural phenomena.

Before Greek Culture, there Was Greek Nature...

Greece is famous for its culture and history - the philosophy, the inventiveness of its historic heroes. But before there was the culture of Greece, there was its nature, the beautiful places that made people want to build a civilization there to begin with.

Fascinating Cultural Rules About Food!

Whether it's cutting your banana with a knife and fork or a weird way to show your gastronomical appreciation, food has always had close ties with culture and tradition, and so every country has developed its own food ocde of honor. For example... Fascinating Cultural Rules About Food!

In Pictures: Different Cultures, Different Childhoods

Bietti's explorations have taken him to places as diverse as the Solomon Islands, India, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Peru, and beyond, providing a cross-cultural perspective on the universal theme of childhood.

Kwanzaa in a Nutshell: Learn About This Cultural Holiday

If you're curious about other cultures or live in a multicultural neighborhood, you probably heard of Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday that is celebrated around winter break right before Christmas. But have you heard of Kwanzaa?

The Fascinating Afterlife of Various Cultures...

Most of our world's religions have vastly different ways of looking at the afterlife, which in turn ends up shaping entire nations and cultures in very different ways. Below, you'll find 8 of the world's lesser-known religions, and exactly how each of them perceives life after death. 1.

A Look Into the Spooky Culture of Pagan Costumes

Enjoy these enthralling and spooky photographs of modern pagan culture from Freger's series "Wilder Mann".

16 Jaw-Dropping Pictures of Natural and Cultural Phenomena

16 Jaw-Dropping Pictures of Natural and Cultural Phenomena astonishing, beautiful pictures, design and photography, culture and art, mesmerizing, travel in the world, nature and landscape These rare natural phenomena, beautiful landscapes, and stunning works of art are guaranteed to impress even the

15 Things That Make Mexico a Country with a Rich Culture

Mexico has a rich history, a vibrant culture and some of the most mouth-watering food. It is a country that is a diverse tapestry of surprises, always leaving you with something new to explore. Let's learn a little bit more about this country.

9 Kinds of Joy: How Different Cultures Found Happiness

We all derive joy from different things, but you might be surprised at just how differently other cultures conceptualize this most evasive of ideals. Each philosophy has its own merits in helping those who follow it in attaining a feeling of contentment and joy.