Tag Archives: Culture

Over 400 Languages: India and the United States

The world’s second- and third-most populous countries share a linguistic diversity.

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One Country, More than 800 Languages

What are the three most linguistically-diverse countries today?

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Deconstructing Globalization

The anthropological dimension of why we blame “globalization” for our own, very human lack of proper action and understanding.

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Turkey: Europe Out, Middle East In

As the primary source of tourists visiting Turkey shifts from Europe to the Middle East, a 150 year-long era comes to a close.

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Why Culture Matters: Fostering Identity Through Cultural Heritage

A museum director’s reflections on vexing global issues such as identity, tolerance, conflict and war.

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Love Letter to a Troubled Turkey

Reflections on the occasion of the car bomb in Ankara.

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Nigeria: Lights, Camera, Action!

Each year, Nigeria’s film industry makes more movies than Hollywood. Get behind the scenes with these photos.

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9 Facts: Beethoven for the World

Beethoven’s music helped fundamentally reshape the way we experience music.

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China’s Age-Old Matchmaking Traditions

What is the history behind marriage matchmaking in China and where is it headed?

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Anatol Zukerman on the United States

Why “Responsible Art” is important: United States of America

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