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Language is peculiar in its ability to cause such irritation. Within the same English language, there's not just mutiny over different local dialects,...
Language is peculiar in its ability to cause such irritation. Within the same English language, there's not just mutiny over different local dialects,...
In the second installment of her series on Great Big Story, Susie Dent looks at phrases from whisky measurements to pebble weights, with this week's...
Mobilier National is a secret warehouse that contains some of the most important pieces of French furniture to ever exist. History has been made...
In a brilliant series that we're delighted to be able to bring to Great Big Story, British lexicographer Susie Dent will break down the stories behind...
Did you know that every year around Easter, the Spanish city Murcia holds a funeral for a fish?Entierro de la Sardina, otherwise known as the burial...
When you think of a cake, what comes to mind? Chocolate icing? Cream, jam or sprinkles? Now, Google “Smörgåstårta” and tell us what you think...
Have you heard of the rocket festival? We traveled to Ubon Ratchathani in Northeast Thailand to explore the fascinating culture, customs and...
Grab a mic, pick a song and unleash your inner singer. That’s all you need for a great time at a karaoke bar. Karaoke is everywhere, but have you e...
Did you know there is one country in the world that eats their tea leaves? ...
The Grand Festival of the Calçotada is celebrated on the last Sunday of January, and the city of Valls, Spain, throws the biggest party of all; here...
Black stories matter. Today, we pass the mic to nine brilliant individuals from across a variety of careers and backgrounds to talk about the art of...
Jacob Harrell is twigging out in this video. There’s no other way to put it. The Great Big Story producer/aka the guy who lives on a houseboat is b...