African masks are a fascinating part of the continent's rich cultural heritage. They are not just beautiful, but also tell ...

Photographer Selim Harbi was drawn to West Africa for its culture and its handicrafts – specifically, its masks. When he visited the region in 2014, he spent time asking people all about the masks: ...

An international research team led by Christoph Randler, Professor of Biology Education at the University of Tübingen, has found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, people from collectivist societies ...

New Delhi: Majuli, the largest river island in the world, is situated in the Northeast Indian state of Assam. The place is home to Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture, started in the 15th-16th century by ...

For many people around the world, face masks have become an essential accessory to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. In Japan, however, a mask has now become part of formal attire. Public officials ...

If we were previewed a snapshot of masked-up Irish society now back in January, we would have been intrigued, perturbed and probably frightened. How quickly perceptions can change. Masks are now seen ...