The country has a loyal supporter in the American band Imagine Dragons. For years, they have been mentioning the country at concerts, displaying the flag, and holding...
Roller, Scheller, and the Scheissheislebass
Every two years, a large carnival celebration takes place in Imst. During the so-called Schemenlaufen, alternating ...
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? – Sorry, not here.
Showgirls, neon signs, roulette tables—that's how we know Las Vegas. For some, it's a mecca for...
Was Vlad Tepes Dracula—or not?
Everyone knows Count Dracula. The pale guy with the sharp teeth has a penchant for...
What is the Glöcklerlauf?
Every year on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas, hundreds of participants take part in the Glöcklerlauf parade in Ebensee on Lake Traunsee, wearing...
The end of the Titanic
It has been lying at the bottom of the Atlantic for more than a hundred years now. Nevertheless, the ...
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" ...
Yukigassen: a trendy sport from Japan
Snowballs fly through the air, while highly focused players from two teams run and crawl between them. ...
Krampus and Perchten - not related and not related by marriage
In the run-up to Christmas, posters announcing Krampus and Perchten runs can be seen everywhere. The ...
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 ...