The urge to get up and dance whenever we hear music is universal across all human cultures. Whether the music is a simple drum or a full orchestra, dance across the globe reflects our deepest emotions, from love to fear to hope. Some dances can be done alone on the street, whereas others require a full dance floor and dozens of participants. From the smallest islands of Oceania to the hottest clubs of major cities, dance floors can be found wherever...

Each day, millions of Americans use their guns for recreation and sport. While gun sports are not always as publicized as the illegal use of guns, they nevertheless contribute to American gun culture, honing marksmanship, developing teamwork and discipline, and contributing to the world of nature conservation. Millions of Americans hunt, target shoot, or participate in shooting sports, with a strong track-record of safety and even inclusion, and millions...

A huge amount of the gun violence experienced every day in the United States is actually handgun violence. Remove handguns from the picture, and the national murder rate is very similar to that of Canada's. Yet, handguns are extremely prolific throughout the United States, accounting for over half of all guns in total, and are synonymous with personal protection against criminals. Handguns are used and misused every day, and more often than not, they...

Though they share a border, a culture, a language, and thousands of years of history, it is hard to imagine two nations more different than North and South Korea. South Korea is a vibrant player in the global economy renowned for its technological and industrial prowess, while North Korea is a police state in which any political opposition to dictator Kim Jong-Un is met with exceptionally brutal punishment. How did the Korean Peninsula, an area smaller...

China has become a global leader in the 21st century, relying on its military, economy, and diplomacy to project influence and become a superpower. With a billion and a half people, China's population is the largest in the world today and one of the most advanced, enjoying the fruits of a technology industry that has grown to become second to none. But progress has not been universal, as many ethnic groups throughout China suffer repression, and the...