Many Americans are breathing a cautious sigh of relief. Heading into the presidential election, it was reasonable to wonder if our republic would become more polarized. Some even worried that if the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While Americans might think these customs are totally normal, they often leave international visitors utterly baffled. From ...

From cowboy hats to apple pie, the global image of “American” culture is shaped by exports, movies, and marketing. But how ...

Vivek Ramaswamy lamented the state of American culture in a message outlining a pathway to creating a “new golden era” for the United States. The former Republican presidential candidate warned on ...

So much of the American character is in peril, including the cultural touchstones I often reference, probably more often than my column editors would like. But I believe most Americans’ lives are ...

Since their origin as workwear for miners and prospectors, Levi's jeans have long been an important piece of American culture and identity.

The 20th annual Asian Fest, presented by the Asian American Alliance, will take place this Saturday at the Indiana Historical ...

It's no secret that America is the butt of many jokes. People love to make fun of our huge portion sizes, our heavy reliance on cars, our politicians (fair), our desire to fry anything and everything, ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While the U.S. has its own quirky customs, other countries have traditions and behaviors that might make you raise an eyebrow or ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...