Stonehenge myths and legends
Stonehenge. That mystical circle of ancient rocks lounging in the Wiltshire countryside, drawing flocks of…
The Accidental Invention of Tapas
How a king’s hangover (or a bartender’s creativity) led to tapas - Spain’s greatest culinary…
Songkran: The Thai New Year
If you ever find yourself being joyfully soaked by a stranger on the street in…
Novopangaea
Once upon a time in the future (because why not), the continents got completely fed…
The Secret Language of Hand Fans
The Victorian-era flirtation technique that turned a simple accessory into a sophisticated communication tool. Picture…
Royal Meteorological Society
Ah, the Royal Meteorological Society – or RMetS, if you're on nickname terms, which we…
What’s the bone broth diet and does it work?
The bone broth diet, in case you’ve somehow missed it between Instagram reels, TikTok transformations,…
Casanova: Art of Seduction
Casanova had the kind of charm that could probably sweet-talk a brick wall into writing…
Silent Film Stars: Before Sound Ruined Everything
Before the Kardashians, before TikTok, before actors even had the luxury of speaking on screen,…
Sous Vide Diaries: Confessions from the Warm Water Cult
Sous vide cooking. Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? Like something you'd hear on a late-night cook-off…
Street Food vs Fine Dining
Who’s Winning the Global Culinary Battle? Picture this: you’re standing in a bustling night market…
Coffee Cultures Around the World: From Italy to Ethiopia
You can tell a lot about people by the way they drink their coffee. It’s…
Onsen Bath: From Naked Rules to Monkey Business
Onsen bath culture is not something you just stumble into and instantly understand. It’s not…
Trade wars: Who Wins?
Trade wars are a bit like school lunchroom brawls: someone grabs someone else's chips, a…
How Different Cultures Define Happiness
Happiness. That slippery little fish everyone’s trying to catch with the wrong net. The West…
Second Passport: Why Everyone Wants an Escape Plan
A second passport might sound like the sort of thing you'd only need if you're…
Fashion Without Borders: How Global Style is Breaking the Rules
You can always tell when someone’s pretending not to try. That artfully mismatched outfit? The…
The Urban Exodus: Why City Dwellers Are Fleeing to the Countryside
Once upon a recent time, the idea of moving to the countryside meant you were…
Medieval French Measurements: From the Pope’s Nose to the Metric Revolution
Yes, you read that right. There was a time — before centimetres, before metres, even…
Nubian Queens: The Story of Beauty and Power
You know what never gets enough airtime? Nubian Queens. Real ones. Not the costume-party version…
Festivals Worth Travelling For
Festivals should be about more than overpriced flower crowns and that one guy who's always…
The Viennese Ball: A Night of Waltzing, Whispers, and Old-World Glamour
The Viennese Ball is what happens when tradition, elegance, and a touch of theatricality come…
The Art of Doing Nothing
The Art of Doing Nothing... Let me paint you a picture: you’re perched on a…
The National Baths of the World: Where Bathing Becomes an Art
Many cultures take bathing far more seriously than just a quick rinse. Across the world,…
The Habsburg Empire: A Tale of Conquests, Royal Blunders, and an Unfortunate Jawline
The Habsburg Empire was a masterclass in dynasty-building, eccentric rule, and questionable decision-making. For centuries,…
Why Ceili Dancing Is the Most Fun You Can Have Without Knowing the Steps
Ceili dancing is what happens when you mix Irish tradition, wild enthusiasm, and a slight…