Dossier
cultures
Coverage of cultures in the Nexus archive.
- The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones — came to be
The article examines the hidden politics surrounding how time is measured, covering concepts like clocks, calendars, and contentious time zones. It emphasizes that time itself is viewed as a concept that varies across cultures and throughout history.
- Daily life around the world, in photos
A photo gallery showcasing everyday moments across countries, cultures, and communities worldwide, created by AP photo editors.
- Nearly everyone, everywhere, veers left when walking
Scientists discovered that people across diverse demographics, cultures, and conditions have an innate tendency to veer left when walking. The study highlights a consistent counterclockwise directional bias observed globally.