Psychology studies can be really skewed by the WEIRD population (western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic). Why does this hidden bias exist?

I am an absolute freak for cheese. Next to bread, it might be our oldest biotechnology! Here's some of the science about how it's made and where it comes from. Special thanks to Kara Chadbourne from Antonelli's Cheese in Austin, TX!!!...

The microcosmos is home to many unusual partnerships. Life is, after all, just relationships, each of which build upon one another like strokes of paint in an epic tableau of ecology, epidemics, and yogurt?

Lying south of mainland Southeast Asia and north of the continent of Australia, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. While it’s a vast country, only about 40 percent is land—the rest is sea. Strategically located between...

Over time, the expansion of trade and the exchange of ideas and cultures have led to an increasingly interconnected global economy. As countries, companies, and people reassess how to operate globally, it’s clear that the way we interact...

When learning about culture, understanding individualism versus collectivism is essential. Individualism can be viewed as the emotional independence of an individual from groups or organizations. In contrast, in collectivist societies,...

One important nonverbal cultural cue is physical proximity to others. For instance, how close do you stand to others? What is your comfort zone? Standing distances shrink and expand across cultures. Learn how people might mark their...

Eye contact is an important form of nonverbal communication. For example, in some cultures, direct eye contact is appreciated, while in other cultures, this type of gaze is disrespectful. Explore how people in different cultures and...

In most cultures, nonverbal behavior can be as impactful as spoken words. How we gesture, twitch, and scrunch up our face represents a guide to our emotions. Being able to suitably read—and broadcast—body language can significantly up...

Where does a culture begin and end? The answer is not always clear-cut. Culture is a complex concept. Some cultures fall within geographic boundaries, while others overlap. In addition to national culture, there are cultures based on...

It’s true—we naturally view behavior through our own cultural shade. We share common values with members in our own culture, and our values often differ from those of our colleagues and counterparts around the world. Each of us is raised...

Culture certainly shapes our perspective. To accept cultural differences, we often employ generalizations to help us understand aspects of a culture. However, cultures and values are not static entities. Gain insight into how cultures...

It’s important to remember that Singapore is a young multiracial and multicultural society. Over time, the locals have become accustomed to dealing with members of different races and cultures. As a result, adherence to behaviors and...

This World Cultures video discusses warring city states.

This World Cultures video discusses the steps to the French Revolution.

This World Cultures instructional video discusses a brief history of Ireland.

This World Cultures instructional video discusses the Congress of Vienna.

This World Cultures instructional video discusses the Roman Empire.

This World Cultures video is about the Punic Wars.

This World Cultures video depicts the Tang Dynasty.

This World Cultures video demonstrates how Roman and Greek ideas took root in the West.

This World Cultures video is about the rise of the Mongols.

This World Cultures video is about the rise of Christianity.

This World Cultures instructional video discusses the rise of the Aksum.