Showgirls, neon signs, roulette tables—that's how we know Las Vegas. For some, it's a mecca for gambling and fun; for others, it's the end of the line. ...
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 party's in full swing – The Bear Dance Festival in Bacău.
Every year on December 27, the city of Bacău is the scene of an unusual spectacle. Hundreds of participants...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...