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America at 250: The Eastern Foods the Nation Has Always Loved
Food
History
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence from Great Britain on July 4, the foods that filled the tables of the Founding Fathers—the late-18th-century statesmen who were most influential in the new country’s creation—are a reminder that elite households relied on ingredients carried through trade routes connecting the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia and regions now known as the Middle East.
Journalist Leyla Hamed Finds Her Voice in Football's Human Stories
Moroccan Spanish journalist Leyla Hamed has built a career telling the human stories inside football, the world's largest sport.
Football's Other Score: World Cup Music Unites Fans Around the World
Culture
The collaborative nature of World Cup songs reflects the global scale of the tournament itself.
A Generous Bowl of Guacamole With Love From a Turkish Chef
Food
Surely, Yavuz Ozborme’s fine-tuning of the avocado dip in a quest for continuous improvement is a metaphor for adjusting to life since he and his brother came to London and opened Buffalo Grill in Greenwich.
Diaspora Match Days: Food, Ritual and the World Cup
From New York to Toronto to Houston, immigrant communities re-create the rituals of the World Cup through food and shared traditions.
World Cup Stadiums Built on Nations’ Living Heritage
Culture
Football grounds are no longer just engineered arenas. They are designed to project cultural and national identity—and leave a legacy long after the final whistle.
Football or Soccer? Why the World Can’t Agree on the Name
Is it "football" or "soccer"? Fans of this otherwise unifying game are divided on what to call it. To avoid creating an international incident, a little historical knowledge might help.
How Pantomime Lets New Voices Take the Stage
Arts
A UK production, "Snow Brown and Her Seven Chachay," shows how the form of theater continues to absorb diverse influences without losing its familiar sense of play.
Children Collect Memories of Football That Shape Their Souls
Children Learn Life Lessons Through the Joy of Football
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Teaching Heritage of Place Through Storytelling
George Town's restoration shows how storytelling keeps memory, identity, and environmental awareness alive.
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Marag Simach-Matfi-Aromatic Fish Stew
This popular fish stew is served in honor of special guests.
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