Explore the Richness of World Cultures

Discover fascinating insights into cultural diversity, traditions, social practices, and global perspectives through expertly curated articles. Understand how cultures shape identity, values, and human experience worldwide.

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🎭 Traditions
🌍 Diversity
🗣️ Identity
🎨 Expression

Why Study Culture?

Understanding diversity, identity, and human expression across societies

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Cultural Diversity

Explore how different societies create unique traditions, beliefs, and practices that define their identity and worldview.

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Social Traditions

Understand rituals, ceremonies, festivals, and customs that connect communities and preserve cultural heritage across generations.

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Identity & Belonging

Learn how culture shapes personal and collective identity, influencing values, behaviors, and sense of community worldwide.

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Cross-Cultural Skills

Develop cultural competence essential for global careers in diplomacy, business, education, and international development.

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Arts & Expression

Discover how cultures express themselves through art, music, literature, dance, and other creative forms throughout history.

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Global Perspective

Gain insights into globalization, cultural exchange, migration, and how societies adapt while maintaining their unique identities.

Culture Topics We Cover

Explore our comprehensive range of cultural subjects

🎭 Cultural Traditions
🗣️ Language & Identity
🍽️ Food Culture
🎨 Art & Aesthetics
🎵 Music & Dance
📖 Folklore & Mythology
👗 Fashion & Dress
🏡 Architecture & Space
⛪ Religion & Spirituality
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Structures
🌐 Globalization
🚶 Migration & Diaspora
💬 Communication Styles
🎓 Education Systems
⚖️ Social Norms
🌱 Cultural Change

Woe, Calcutta!

The Times Of India
By Jug Suraiya
Culture Beginner
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‘Aura’ story, horror story

The Times Of Indian
By Bachi Karkaria's
Culture Advanced
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When Women Say “Ta-Ta” to Ta-Tas

Sapiens
By Arianna Huhn
Culture Intermediate
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From anime to activism: How the ‘One Piece’ pirate flag became the global emblem of Gen Z resistance

The Conversation
By Nuurrianti Jalli
Culture Intermediate
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Most of gen Z watch TV with the subtitles on – and I understand why

The Guardian
By Isabel Brooks
Culture Intermediate
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‘It reinforced the idea that anything can happen’: The glitch in Super Mario Bros that obsessed gamers

BBC
By Sam Davies
Culture Intermediate
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AI Can’t Gaslight Me if I Write by Hand

Electric Literature
By Deb Werrlein
Artificial Intelligence Advanced
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Ramachandra Guha: A tribute to Rajmohan Gandhi, the writer with deep insights into India’s past

scroll.in
By Ramachandra Guha
Culture Intermediate
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What’s Behind a Michelin Star?

sapiens
By Tulasi Srinivas
Culture Intermediate
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‘We had no idea of what it would become’: How Keep Calm and Carry On became a divisive 21st-Century phenomenon

BBC
By Teja Lele
Culture Intermediate
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Coco-colonialism

The Times of India
By Bachi Karkaria
Culture Intermediate
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Seasons’ greetings

The Times of India
By Jug Suraiya
Culture Beginner
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How are culture articles curated for reading practice? +
Our experts carefully select culture articles from leading cultural anthropology journals, ethnographic publications like Cultural Anthropology, and trusted sources such as National Geographic. Each reading passage is chosen for quality, depth, and relevance to improve your comprehension skills while exploring cultural diversity.
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