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In Western Europe, many couples signify their wedding vows through a tradition called Celtic Handfasting during which the couple's hands are tied together.

Unique Wedding Traditions from Around the World

Although the white wedding has becoming popular in western culture, around the world, people celebrate their nuptials in their own traditional ways.

December 1, 2017 16:09

John F. Kennedy - US Presidents in History

Despite his assassination before the end of his first term, JFK remains one of the most important and popular presidents in American history.

December 1, 2017 16:04

Born unto an affluent Colonial Virginian gentry family, James Madison would go on to be a U.S. "Founding Father", and its 4th President.

James Madison – the 4th President of the United States

President James Madison served as the 4th President of the United States, from March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817.

December 1, 2017 15:59

Early 20th Century Kurdish Calvary. Sadly, Kurds have long been discriminated against as an ethnic minority in many Middle Eastern countries.

The Kurdish People - Cultures around the World

Native to the Mesopotamian region of the Middle East, the Kurds are a people with a rich history of arts and culture.

December 1, 2017 15:54

Traditional Maori dancers. Native to New Zealand, today there is also a sizable Maori population across the Tasman Sea in Australia as well. Editorial credit: ChameleonsEye / Shutterstock.com.

The Maori - Cultures of the World

With long-standing traditions of hospitality and reverence, the Maori are a significant cultural group within today's New Zealand.

December 1, 2017 15:48

The scientific method commonly has six steps.

What is the Scientific Method?

Ibn Al-Haytham is believed to have been the first person to use scientific method.

December 1, 2017 15:17

Much of Greenland's landscape is dominated by ice and snow for much of the year, leaving little opportunity for growing crops.

Countries With The Least Arable Land

Surprisingly, some of the countries most reliant on agriculture for securing their futures have environments that are unsuitable for farm production

December 1, 2017 15:09

Henry Hudson and his son, banished to their icy fates by mutineers.

Henry Hudson: Explorers of the World

This early 17th-century English explorer charted much of the sub-Arctic and Arctic sea routes in the far north of what is now Canada.

December 1, 2017 15:01

Foreign Aid helps to provision goods and facilitate meeding needs that a country might not otherwise be able to access on their own.

Countries That Receive The Most Foreign Aid In The World

This article shows the countries receiving the most foreign aid, and how effectively they are using this money.

December 1, 2017 13:46

The portrait of Frank D. Roosevelt is found on the US dime.

Franklin D. Roosevelt - 32nd president of the united states

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected an unprecedented 4 times to the U.S. Presidency, during one of the most tumultuous eras in U.S. history.

December 1, 2017 13:05

Cannons from the Battle of Quebec in Quebec City,

Battle of Quebec - The American Revolutionary War

The defeat suffered by the Continental Army in the Battle of Quebec thwarted prospects for an invasion of Canada.

December 1, 2017 12:54

A re-created Huron (Wendat) village in Milton, Ontario, Canada.

The Huron People

The Huron maintained a strong legacy of arts and cooperation, though much of their lifestyle was destroyed by European settlement.

December 1, 2017 12:36

In Gesellschaft, an individual's needs and wants is considered to be more important than the larger needs of the community.

What is Gesellschaft?

Gesellschaft is a theory describing a society in which individuals prioritize their own needs above those of the larger society.

December 1, 2017 12:28

Houses in the Shiraoi Ainu Village Museum in Hokkaido, Japan.

The Ainu People: Cultures of the World

These indigenous people from the Russian and Japanese islands of Sakhalin and Kuril have maintained their own culture over the centuries.

December 1, 2017 12:19

Rugby Union and Rugby League differ in many ways, including the number of players per side. Editorial credit: A_Lesik / Shutterstock.com

Rugby Union vs Rugby League

Although the two seem very similar, there are several differences between the two types of rugby.

November 30, 2017 17:41

Under the Dewey Decimal System, all knowledge falls into ten groups.

What is the Dewey Decimal System?

The Dewey Decimal System is a common method of classifying books and publications in libraries.

November 30, 2017 17:31

Trypophobia, the fear of clusters of small holes, has become popular on social media.

Unusual and Uncommon Phobias

Here are 15 of the most unusual phobias.

November 30, 2017 14:37

Martin Luther, a professor of Moral Theology at the University of Wittenberg, Germany wrote the Ninety-Five Theses for an academic disputation.

What Were the Ninety-five Theses?

The Ninety-Five Theses, written by Martin Luther in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517, caused major reformations in the Catholic Church.

November 29, 2017 17:18

In 2005, the Washington gained the Nationals, their first MLB team since 1971. Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com

13 Major League Baseball Teams That Have Relocated

Professional sports teams are sometimes relocated from one city to another, usually for financial reasons.

November 29, 2017 16:29

Edinburgh Castle - Unique Places Around the World

Edinburgh Castle dominates the skyline of Edinburgh, Scotland.

November 29, 2017 11:04