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Brought to you by Penguin. 'For anyone who has enjoyed The Cultural Tutor on X, this book will be more of the same delight. Expect nuggets of insight and wisdom, wrapped in the author's trademark warmth and wit' Alain de Botton Who does the Mona Lisa actually depict? Why do we still look to the...

This Very Short Introduction recounts the history of American culture and its creation by diverse social and ethnic groups. In doing so, it emphasizes the historic role of culture in relation to broader social, political, and economic developments. Across the lines of race, class, gender, and sexuality, as well as language, region, and religion, diverse Americans have forged a national culture with a global reach, inventing stories that have shaped a national identity and an American way of life. 

Bloomsbury presents Courting India by Nandini Das, read by Anu Anand. WINNER OF THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE A SPECTATOR, WATERSTONES, BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE, PROSPECT AND HISTORY TODAY BOOK OF THE YEAR A profound and ground-breaking new history of one of the most important encounters in the...

'I loved this book. What a joy to read a craftsman so clearly in love with his craft' SIMON JENKINS 'A wonderful read' DOUGALD O'REILLY Discover ancient stone wonders and architectural preservation secrets in the hands of one of the world’s greatest stonemasons. Across the world and across...

This is the simplest tale in the world. Two people meet and fall in love. But the route which brought Larissa Salmina and Francis Haskell to a backstreet Venetian restaurant in 1962 was anything but straightforward. Larissa was born in northern Russia, the daughter of a Soviet army officer from...

Griffin Rowe examines television's most explosive cultural shifts through a documentary-style philosophical lens, treating TV as modern mythology. From anti-heroes to groundbreaking identity visibility and fan revolts, each episode traces how the screen hijacked public conversation and transformed society's archetypes. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

It all began when, viewing the breathless preparations for independent India's 60th birthday celebrations - and poised then on her own sixth decade - Shobhaa De was struck by the thought: 'Surely my life has taken the same trajectory as the country's?' In an intimate confession to her readers...

Abridged for audio. Read by the author, Clive James. With fascinating essays on towering figures from Anna Akhmatova to Stefan Zweig, via Charles de Gaulle, Hitler, Thomas Mann and Wittgenstein, Cultural Amnesia is one of the crowning achievements in Clive James's illustrious career as a critic...

The Eritrean Canadian Cultural Centre (ECCC) is established to represent the largest Eritrean community in Canada. It was established and licensed as a non-profit organization in 2023.With the existence of dedicated volunteers, the ECCC managed to start programs and activities at the Center. These programs and activities are designed to enrich our youth with their Eritrean identity. Our goal and objective are to build a stronger and a better Eritrean community.We thank all the volunteers for their hard work and perseverance.

Documentaries, artist interviews, panel discussions and more from Cultural Collections & Galleries at the University of Leeds.

Cultural Debris is a podcast hosted by Alan Cornett who interviews guests and explores culture in the tradition of Russell Kirk, Wendell Berry, the Inklings, the Agrarians, and the Distributists.

Brought to you by Penguin. Since the inception of mainstream art history, Blackness has been distinctly ignored. In Reframing Blackness, art historian and founder of @ABlackHistoryOfArt, Alayo Akinkugbe challenges this void. Exploring the presentation of Black figures in Western art, Blackness...

Hey there and welcome to Cross Cultural Eats, a new podcast series exploring the history behind distinct foods and how these foods evolved across cultures. We may not speak the same language or live on the same continent, but food is how we all connect and bond with each other. I hope by listening to my episodes, you’d gain a bit more insight on food across cultures and maybe feel like trying something new next time. Happy eating!@crossculturaleats | developed by @inquisitive_eating

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Lima Criminal repasa crímenes emblemáticos ocurridos en la ciudad de Lima en diferentes épocas. Su mirada evita el morbo y cubre varias capas de información, como el contexto: ¿Cómo era Lima y qué pasaba en el país cuando sucedió el crimen? Además, enfatiza en la historia del crimen, porque si es emblemático quiere decir que hay algo interesante que contar. También recurre al misterio, mostrando los aspectos oscuros o no aclarados de estas historias. Acerca del tratamiento de la información, podemos afirmar que revela los prejuicios que afloraron en la sociedad frente a estos ...

Lima Criminal repasa crímenes emblemáticos ocurridos en la ciudad de Lima en diferentes épocas. Su mirada evita el morbo y cubre varias capas de información, como el contexto: ¿Cómo era Lima y qué pasaba en el país cuando sucedió el crimen? Además, enfatiza en la historia del crimen, porque si es emblemático quiere decir que hay algo interesante que contar. También recurre al misterio, mostrando los aspectos oscuros o no aclarados de estas historias. Acerca del tratamiento de la información, podemos afirmar que revela los prejuicios que afloraron en la sociedad frente a estos ...