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One hundred years ago an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Alaskan outpost of Nome caught the world’s attention. People celebrate Lunar New Year, as they bid farewell to the Year of the ...

Over generations, this constant interaction has led to a blending of cultures. Children of parents from different ethnic ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Mahakumbh has ignited a political firestorm, with opposition questioning its timing amid elections. While some see it as a dip of faith and a tribute to ...

They have long fought for recognition for their ancient culture and language in modern states across North Africa. Berbers are descendants of pre-Arab North Africans, whose historic homelands ...

While you may be familiar with the American traditions of marriage—the bride wearing white, a couple exchanging rings, and vows that end in “I do”—there are endless unique wedding ...

The neighbouring Kingdom of Lesotho is appealing to the government of South Africa to consider interventions aimed at assisting Basotho travelling into and through South Africa to other countries ...

Credit: GPA Photo Archive / Flickr CC BY 2.0 Every year on February 2nd, people across the United States and Canada come together to celebrate Groundhog Day, a fun-filled tradition that combines ...

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the groundhog ...

We sat down with Catherine Healy, Historian in Residence at EPIC (Irish Emigration Museum) to discuss the history, myths, miracles, and traditions associated with Ireland's female patron saint.