BRITISH CULTURE
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- What is British?Has Britain become more "American" in the postwar era? How has the spread of laissez-faire capitalism and notions of participatory democracy affected older Western European cultures in general and Britain in particular? What does it mean to be British?
- What Do You Know About British Imperialism?This is an interesting essay on British imperialism. It deals with many parts of the world that Great Britain sought to control and exploit.
Visitor's Guide to the Yale Center for British ArtThe Yale Center for British Art is home to a larger collection of British art than any museum outside the United Kingdom.- The British Council's Once Stellar Reputation Under AttackThe British Council, a UK charity and cultural and arts organization, is being accused by the Russian government of illegal activity and by others in the UK and abroad of being nothing more than an arm of the British government - read on to find out why.
- What to Include in an Authentic British LunchGathering round for lunch with friends for an authentic British lunch can be fun and help you to connect with your shared culture or introduce it to friends who are not yet familiar with British cuisine and British culture
- The British Bus System: Timetables, Bus Rates and Passes and MoreThe bus system in the United Kingdom is an integral part of British culture. British buses serve remote rural communities, often providing a lifeline to young children or teenagers not yet old enough to drive, and elderly people who cannot afford to run a car any longer.
A British Expatriate's Guide to Preserving Their CultureBritish citizens leave the UK each year to pursue employment opportunities, higher education, to marry a foreign national and for other personal reasons.- Common Misconceptions About the Geography and Culture of the United KingdomGeography is taught to British schoolchildren from an early age, and they are also able to identify countries in Europe, North and South America and further
- Kate Winslet Faces Criticism from British for Golden Globes Acceptance SpeechBritish newspapers and tabloids harshly criticized Kate Winslet's recent acceptance speech.
- British Food and CuisineBritain is a rather diverse culinary country. British food can vary from region to region just as much as it can from establishment to establishment.
- LSD and Why British 60's Icons Are Saying it Changed Their Country for the BetterYou'd maybe expect counter-culture icons in America to join in with the U.K. on putting the dangerous drug LSD up on a pedestal for changing art and philosophy here. But they haven't so far, thankfully, though marijuana might end up being a different story...
- Mainstreamed: The Origins and Domestication of the Dance Music CultureThe dance music culture had a relatively short and unimpeded journey in becoming a part of the dominant culture in the United Kingdom due to its fresh, electronic sound as well as an open embrace by already-established pop artists and hit-seeking music executives.
What to Expect from a British PubBritish pubs are much more than local watering holes. They provide entertainent for whole families to take part in
Harry Potter and Friends: British Books Rule American Box OfficeHollywood hits are never a sure thing. British books turned into films though, definitely come close. Brit Lit is It.
Top 10 Things that British Expats Miss About HomeBritish expats living in America will be here for a variety of reasons. It could be through marriage to an American or as a result of a business venture. Whatever the case may be, British expats will miss certain things about home
The London Explosion: America's New Obsession with Everything BritishHave you noticed something about all your favorite musicians and actors? Perhaps it's that they all have British accents...- Opium Use in Nineteenth Century British LiteratureA brief history on opium culture and British literature in the nineteenth century.
Selling Honor: The New Warrior Culture in the Era of TecumsehHow White-Colonial Influences Commercialized Native American Warfare and Created a Militant Warrior Culture Among the Woodland Indians (revised 2/13/12).- How American Rock 'n' Roll Launched the British InvasionAn article about the British music invasion of the United States in the 1960s - and beyond.
- Five British Sitcoms Worth a Look by AmericansTo many Americans British comedies are not funny or not easy to catch. Humor often spans the globe and here are five sitcoms from "across the pond" that will make Americans laugh if you give them a chance.
- 5 Surprising Trivia Facts About World History and CultureRead up on these 5 surprising trivia facts about world history, culture, sex and more. You'll be the king of the conversation starters at the next cocktail party with these myths and interesting pieces of knowledge.
- Top Five British Cities: These British Cities Offer Fabulous Shopping, Fine Restaurants and Great Tourist AttractionsI'm biased because I'm British, but the UK does have some of the best cities in the world. These five British cities offer really do offer something for everyone.
- Deception and the Creation of Virtual CultureThis article discusses the media's increasing influence on ideology and culture. It is a response to a transparency from www.transparencynow.org for my college Logic class.
Visit the British Virgin Islands This SummerWhat was once a sleepy little island village is now in the midst of quite a change. The British Virgin Islands have never been a tourist hot spot until recently and now they routinely have large cruise liners docking at their ports and dropping off large numbers of tourists.- The British Colonial Legacy in Modern SingaporeA comparative study of Singaporean governmental policies and its British colonial roots, especially in maintaining social control and economic prosperity.
Colonial Policies of the British and French in AfricaThe British practiced association and the French practiced assimilation when colonizing Africa.
Belly Dancing Schools in Victoria, British ColumbiaInformation on belly dancing schools and where to find them in Victorial, British Columbia.- Dùndùn Drumming: To What Extent Is It Important to the Yoruba Culture and Other West African Societies?Dùndùn drumming is highly significant to the Yoruba culture, because it has symbolic meanings based on its origin, it adds a sense of tradition to the Yoruba society, and it is used in all ceremonies of importance in the Yoruba culture.
- How Has the Harry Potter Phenomenon Changed American Culture?the Harry Potter phenom and how it is sweeping American culture
- The Culture of Ohio's Shawnee Indian TribeThe culture of the Shawnee Indians of Ohio and the way they played, worshipped and even the food they ate is very interesting. In 1835 the first census was taken and about 800 Shawnee were living in Ohio.
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