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 ...

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge ...

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 ...

By TERRY TANG Model minority. Perpetual foreigner. The centuries-old stereotypes of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders as ...

From cowboy hats to apple pie, the global image of “American” culture is shaped by exports, movies, and marketing. But how accurate is it? This video breaks down what people around the world associate ...

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 ...

On Sunday, the City of El Paso gave the MACC a boost on X, spotlighting its class lineup and directing followers to the ...

Vintage American clothing still commands high prices, but the physical manifestations of U.S. empire have decayed. No one ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...