What does the world have to offer?
In this category you will find interesting topics from all over the world. It's about other cultures, foreign customs and traditions, but also about unusual things from all parts of the world. So let's explore the world together! There is a lot to learn...
What is the Glöcklerlauf?
Every year, hundreds of participants take part in the Glöcklerlauf parade in Ebensee am Traunsee on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas. They wear brightly lit caps that can weigh up to two ...
The end of the Titanic
It has been lying at the bottom of the Atlantic for more than a hundred years now. Nevertheless, the story of the "unsinkable" ship still captivates us. Here is a summary of ...
Something different – nativity figure with bare bottom
In Catalonia, there is a small figure with his pants down in the Christmas nativity scene. The "Caganer" is a Christmas decoration found in households around Barcelona...
Yukigassen: a trendy sport from Japan
Snowballs fly through the air, while highly focused players from two teams run and crawl between them. Here, you should not only be careful not to get hit by an opposing...
Krampus and Perchten - not related and not related by marriage
In the run-up to Christmas, you can see posters announcing Krampus and Perchten runs everywhere. The spectacle is very popular with tourists and locals alike. However, ...
Conversion therapy: what is that again?
People used to believe that you would fall off the Earth's disk if you sailed too far out. People used to believe that witches would destroy the harvest. People used to believe ...
Is it all just kitsch? A closer look at Bollywood
For many, Bollywood means colorful clothes, kitschy storylines and extremely exaggerated performances. Yet it is the largest film industry in the world. What makes an Indian production ...
Yungblud - A pop culture phenomenon
You can't avoid him if you're on social media: Yungblud. What is so fascinating about the 28-year-old Brit that thousands ...