Does the language you speak change how you see the world? Explore the intriguing link between language, perception, and the way we think.
Does the language you speak change how you see the world? Explore the intriguing link between language, perception, and the way we think.
Ever assume someone was smart or kind just because they were beautiful? Learn about the halo effect and how attractiveness secretly shapes your perceptions.
Think you’re in control of your choices? Think again. Discover the surprising power of your subconscious mind and how it secretly shapes your decisions.
Discover the surprising link between your gut bacteria and your mood. Learn how a healthy gut microbiome could hold the key to a happier, calmer you.
Discover how meditation can physically reshape your brain. Boost focus, manage stress, and unlock mental superpowers through the power of mindfulness.
Discover the fascinating connection between dreams and memory. Does your sleep hold the key to a sharper mind and unlocking forgotten experiences? Join us on ‘Know Yourself’ to explore the science behind it.
Explore the surprising history behind the color blue and why many ancient cultures didn’t have a word for it. Discover how language shapes our perception of the world.
What is cognitive dissonance? Uncover the mental gymnastics we employ when our beliefs and actions clash. Learn how it works on this episode of Know Yourself.
Explore the negativity bias, the psychological tendency that makes us dwell on negative events and information. Learn why it happens and its impact on our lives.
Discover the fascinating link between emotions and memory. Learn why your most vivid memories are connected to strong feelings in this episode of Know Yourself.
Compare the maps of Africa from 1880 to 1914. This quiz explains the “Scramble for Africa,” the Berlin Conference, and the lasting legacy of the borders that shape the continent today.
Move beyond the old debates. This engaging quiz teaches you the positive, forward-looking vocabulary of cultural heritage, including ‘repatriation,’ ‘provenance,’ and ‘digital preservation.’
Move beyond the “stolen art” debate. Discover how cultural repatriation is not an end, but a beginning for healing cultural trauma, building mutual respect, and forging new, equitable global partnerships.
What shapes your modern identity? Is it “Westernization” or just… evolution? This column explores the feeling of being “in-between,” and asks if loving global art, ideas, and music means losing your roots—or simply building a more complex self.
Explore the complex issue of foreign land acquisition. This advanced listening practice (IELTS/TOEFL) examines ‘land grabbing’ and contrasts it with solutions like community ownership and legal frameworks.
An advanced listening practice (IELTS/TOEFL) analyzing the 1953 Iranian coup (Operation Ajax). Understand the “how and why” behind Mossadegh’s overthrow and its long-term impact.