It's true: talking about menstruation makes many people uncomfortable. And that taboo has consequences: in India, three out of every 10 girls don't even know what menstruation is at the time of their first period, and restrictive customs...

Investing in women can unlock infinite potential around the globe. But how can women walk the line between Western-style empowerment and traditional culture? Kavita Ramdas of the Global Fund for Women talks about three encounters with...

Hank discusses some of the taboos which have plagued scientific inquiry in the past and a few that still exist today.

In ancient Kyoto, a Shinto scholar found himself distracted from his prayers and sought to perform a purification ritual that would cleanse him. He decided to travel to the revered Hie Shrine; walking the path alone, ignoring any...

What exactly is culture? This week we’re going to try to answer that, and explain the difference between material and non-material culture. We’ll look at three things that make up culture: symbols, values and beliefs, and norms. We’ll...

Howcast - Learn some cool sleepover activities from expert Alexis in this Howcast video.

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Does swearing get a bad rap? There's evidence that the shouting obscenities has an evolutionary purpose... and may be good for your psyche!

The interracial marriage of Harriet R. Gold and Elias Boudinot transcended racial taboos of the 1800s, leaving a lasting impact on both the Cherokee and Cornwall communities.

Nobel Laureate Antony Leggett, University of Illinois, describes how the field of foundations of quantum theory changed from being a "fringe activity" to one squarely within the academic mainstream thanks to the work of a few "mavericks".

A general introduction to the Functionalist perspective on Mass Media.

You will allow yourself to hold a grand vision for the world, and will learn to position yourself as Supreme Leader of your idea.

Every language has its profanities. In English, words like “shit”, “cock” and “bastard” can be used as a curse or an insult and, let’s face it, saying them can feel good. Scientists believe swearing has a special place in our brains....

Starting in 1922 as a type-written news sheet, Yosemite Nature Notes, the periodical, went on to become a charming magazine with over 400 issues during its 40 years of publication.

In this video, young people learn the basis of many tradition and taboos around menstruation in India.

BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 2019: A MAN who tried to kill himself has found a new lease for life with his caregiving girlfriend after becoming paralysed from the waist down. Kevin Ortiz, an Air Force veteran, originally from...