#cultural-perceptions

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fromTheartnewspaper
2 weeks ago

New book explores how Rome's ruins have resonated in art and literature over centuries

As early as 1411, the Greek scholar Manuel Chrysoloras noted how the ruins of Medieval Rome were seen as beautiful, even in their dismembered state.
Arts
Arts
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

How Our Depiction of Jesus Changed Over 2,000 Years and What He May Have Actually Looked Like

Depictions of Jesus in art often diverge from biblical descriptions, presenting a glamorous image contrary to the historical context of a 1st-century Jew.
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

Bad News Jessica: Gen Z Wrote This List Of "Old Lady Names"

"I was told my name was an old lady name by the teenagers on the adolescent unit I was working on. I was surprised..."
Women
Food & drink
fromBon Appetit
1 month ago

How Color Tricks Your Brain Into Craving Food

Cultural perceptions of food colors influence consumer behavior and dietary choices.
The trend of 'white foods' has shifted towards a preference for whole grain and colorful options.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Here's what Europeans really think about American tourists - and why they tolerate us

"Even after two hours, they [Americans] remain enthusiastic and eager for more. They appreciate very detailed explanations, exhibiting a great capacity for amazement."
Europe politics
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Is Time Packaged the Same Way Across Cultures?

Cultural anthropologists have found that perceptions of time vary across cultural groups, with some societies focusing on linear time and others on cyclical patterns.
History
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

La Belle Vie: French regional cooking, slang and the new French language 'Bible'

The marketing director for McDonald's in France announced an expansion plan to open 50 new outlets by 2025, aiming for everyone to access a McDonald's within 20 minutes.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Patrick Mahomes and the secrets of the Dad Bod: What we get wrong about athleticism

If Patrick Mahomes can be one of the best athletes in the world, did that say something about him, or our ability to understand what real athleticism looks like?
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | Nightbitch' Dares to Suggest That Motherhood Might Be Fun

The portrayal of motherhood in media oscillates between romanticized ideals, seen in some social media feeds, and stark realities, highlighted in shows and discussions about postpartum experiences.
Digital life
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