When 'Fraggle Rock' Spread Peace Throughout the Soviet Union
In 1989, Jim Henson's 'Fraggle Rock' became the first American television series to air in what was then still the Soviet Union.
In 1989, Jim Henson's 'Fraggle Rock' became the first American television series to air in what was then still the Soviet Union.
From ogre-like demons to beating bread against the wall to ward off evil spirits and more, some New Year’s superstitions and traditions are spookier than others.
Tradition and culture have always played a deep role in Southern weddings.
If you’re at a New Year’s Eve party in Scotland, don’t be surprised if a guest leaves the house a few minutes before midnight just so that they can re-enter as the first footer after the bells.
To win Wordle, it helps to know what the new editor might be thinking.
For centuries, the Sámi people of Northern Europe have relied on reindeer herding for food, warmth, and income.
These traditional Swedish toys are much more than a classic holiday gift or travel souvenir.
This year’s most liveable cities can be found in Europe and Canada, as well as one in Australia and one in Japan.
In the '80s, the destruction of two walls changed the course of human events. One was the Berlin Wall, which came down on November 9, 1989. The other was the wall separating Aerosmith from Run-DMC in the 1986 music video for "Walk This Way."
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If you’ve seen 2019’s 'Midsommer,' you probably associate the holiday with flower crowns, maypoles, and a dash of human sacrifice.
When 'Gullah Gullah Island' premiered on Nick Jr. in 1994, it was unlike any series Nickelodeon—or any other American network—had ever produced.
They have survived centuries of colonization, exploitation, and oppression. But they've preserved their cultural traditions and languages.
Western culture has linked Easter with new threads for centuries.
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During TASCHEN's book sale, you can save up to 75 percent on books about "Star Wars," Marvel Comics, The Beatles, and more.
Each year, when the clock strikes midnight on December 31, countries throughout Latin America ring in the new year with unique traditions.
Whether Gen Z or even Generation Alpha will carry forth the Millennial Pink torch remains to be seen, but they’re wearing a lot of hot pink lately …
National Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of Hispanic culture and history, offers a number of in-person and interactive events to get you plugged in.
Understanding how and why these terms referring to rich cultural and geographical identities are used—and why they're not—is important.
The legendary singer and performer Prince's massive shoe collection is on display at his former home and studio, Paisley Park.
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Discover the actors who played your favorite 1990s sitcom characters on Cameo from shows like 'Friends,' 'Seinfeld,' 'Full House,' and more.
In the village of Kongthong in Meghalaya, India, mothers compose a unique song for their children that acts as their name.