Culture

The history, symbolism and architectural spirit behind Persian gardens, and why we see paradise through the prism of a garden.

Taiwan's linguistic landscape: Mandarin, Taiwanese Hokkien, Hakka and Formosan languages shaped by centuries of cultural exchange.

Makruk: a Thai strategy board game descended from ancient Chaturanga. More complex than chess and physically demanding to play.

Around 1,500 languages could disappear this century. Why languages vanish and the global efforts to preserve them.

From Toyota's production lines to everyday business, how the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen shapes continuous improvement worldwide.

From Saudade to Wabi-Sabi, explore 30 beautiful untranslatable words from languages worldwide that English can't capture.

MasterChef Australia's intercultural food landscape: from Aboriginal Asian fusion to Maharashtrian curry and Australian identity.

From the Gregorian and Hijri to Ethiopian and Persian calendars, explore how cultures around the world track time differently.

Over 1,500 languages could vanish this century. Explore 16 of the world's most endangered languages and the efforts to save them.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important celebration for Australia's Chinese diaspora. History, traditions and mooncakes.

From arvo to woop woop, 55 Australian slang words and expressions you need to know, whether visiting or keeping up with Aussie mates.

Key differences between verbal and nonverbal communication, from facial expressions and body language to tone of voice.

Discover 12 ways to say good morning in Arabic, from Sabah El Kheir to Sabah El-Yasmine, across different dialects.

Learn how to say hello in 100 of the world's most widely spoken languages, with native scripts and cultural greetings.

Australia's most spoken languages by the numbers. ABS Census 2021 data on Mandarin, Arabic, Punjabi and 200+ languages spoken at home.

Filipino and Tagalog are not the same. Explore their origins, key differences, and why it matters for translation in the Philippines.