The effects of war, economic tension and accidental deaths have been mitigated by a sport that both cultures treasure.
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When it comes to political scandals, context is king.
While it might seem like a longstanding tradition, it's a relatively recent phenomenon in the U.S.
Their culture places a high value on something many Americans don't.
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In the 1950s, NCAA Executive Director Walter Byers coined the term 'student-athlete,' which laid the groundwork…
The unique role of the temperance movement in US history might explain why, when it comes to Americans' tastes, bland…
Every March, millions of Americans watch the NCAA's annual college basketball tournament, while millions more fill in…
The original arguments Congress made for 'springing ahead' have been thoroughly debunked. So why are they still…
Sarcasm thrives in ambiguous situations, which makes it especially ripe for misinterpretation.
It's not just how characters look. How they talk and the role they play have a profound impact on kids, who are quick…
Scores of Depression-era films depicted a pattern of sexual harassment that sounds all too familiar.
Only recently did it come to represent the dream of fame.
Sound, color and special effects transformed the moviegoing experience. These inventions decidedly did not.
For athletes returning home – especially those who are on the cusp of retirement – the transition can be daunting.
South Korea's lofty vision of transforming the region into a winter sports hub may be pipe dream.
After Columbine, teens weren't taking to the streets to call for more gun regulations. So what's changed?
According to a photojournalism expert, there can be a relationship between exposure to grisly images and activism. But there…