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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

READING RECOMMENDATION: History as a dish that every generation prepares anew

A cultural advisor recommends a book about Estonia's 13th-century history, emphasizing the gradual advancement of historical knowledge.

Mar 22 • 08:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Test Your Memory of the Moominvalley Stories – If You Score 10/10, You're a Master Moomin Expert

The article invites readers to test their knowledge of the Moominvalley series and highlights the cultural impact of the show in Finland and beyond.

Mar 19 • 15:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

TESTS ⟩ Are you an all-knowing person in the Latvian language? You are if you can score 15 points

The article presents a quiz to test readers' knowledge of the Latvian language, encouraging participation to see how many answers they can get correct.

Mar 19 • 11:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

How well do you know school Swedish? If you get 11/11 correct, you are amazing

A test offered by Iltalehti challenges readers on their knowledge of Swedish as taught in Finnish schools, highlighting recent cultural interest in the Swedish language driven by the popular KAJ group.

Mar 18 • 15:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Seed of the Sacred Fig Tree

An old man shares knowledge about Persian carpets and language distinctions with a storyteller preparing an Eastern tale inspired by Scheherazade's stories.

Mar 18 • 10:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Aboriginal rangers combine ancient wisdom with modern technology

The first Aboriginal rangers conference on the NSW South Coast focused on blending traditional cultural knowledge with contemporary technological practices for land management.

Mar 18 • 01:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seminar 'Dialoguing Knowledge' in Petrolina will discuss the popular culture of the Sertão

The 'Dialoguing Knowledge' seminar in Petrolina will focus on discussing and promoting the popular cultures of the São Francisco Sertão region.

Mar 17 • 12:19 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This moment is proposed as curriculum in schools

Norwegian education authorities have proposed new content lists for primary education, aiming to strengthen students' knowledge of national history and cultural heritage, despite criticisms of the existing curriculum.

Mar 12 • 08:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This moment is proposed as curriculum in schools

Norwegian Education Minister Kari Nessa Nordtun has proposed new curriculum content for schools aimed at providing concrete knowledge in Norwegian history and cultural heritage, though it has received criticism for not adequately including the country’s Nobel laureates in literature.

Mar 12 • 08:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REVIEW ⟩ The performance about Paul Keres tells a fairy tale inspired by real life

A theater performance titled "Paul – Pawn and King" was created to commemorate the 110th anniversary of chess grandmaster Paul Keres, sparking curiosity and prompting viewers to seek additional background knowledge about Keres and Estonian history.

Mar 11 • 16:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Typeface and the Time of Maturation [Critique]

The article discusses the historical and cultural significance of typefaces, particularly Fraktur, in German legal literature during the Nazi era, emphasizing how typography reflects societal values and knowledge dissemination.

Mar 11 • 11:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Language Quiz: How Well Do You Know Estonian Figurative Expressions?

A quiz created by Tallinn University researcher Loviisa Mänd tests knowledge of Estonian figurative expressions ahead of Mother Language Day.

Mar 11 • 07:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Red Carpet, Blank Mind

The article critiques the cultural phenomenon where attending glamorous events takes precedence over actual engagement with art, exemplified by individuals who prioritize fashion over knowledge of the works they are celebrating.

Mar 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Entrepreneur transforms local knowledge into business opportunity

Aparecida Ayres combines entrepreneurship with nature, generating economic, social, and cultural impact in Paraty, Brazil.

Mar 6 • 19:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Fox News Digital's News Quiz: March 6, 2026

This week's Fox News Digital News Quiz tests knowledge on current events including political races and cultural news.

Mar 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

QUIZ: Identify the book that the respective author did not write. Do you know the works of Czech writers?

A Czech quiz tests readers on their knowledge of notable authors and whether they can identify the incorrect book titles attributed to them.

Feb 28 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

QUIZ ⟩ Do you know 'Säärast mulki'?

A film adaptation of Lydia Koidula's first play 'Säärane mulk' is now released, and this quiz tests audience knowledge about the work.

Feb 25 • 09:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

3rd ELIA Lesvos Confest: The Olive Today – Knowledge, Innovation, Culture

The 3rd International Conference and Festival for Olive Oil will be held from May 27 to 30, 2026, in Lesbos, Greece, bringing together leading scientists, producers, and entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss various aspects of olive oil, sustainability, and innovation.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Quiz: How well do you know the national decorations?

A quiz has been created to test knowledge of Estonia's national awards and decorations.

Feb 24 • 09:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

TESTS ⟩ Do you know what these words mean in Latvian?

The article presents a quiz challenge to test readers' knowledge of 15 Latvian words and their meanings.

Feb 23 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Romania: Who's Coming to the Book Fair?

Romania will be the guest country at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2028, prompting the need to enhance literary knowledge.

Feb 23 • 10:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Sanctuary on the Moon: the crazy bet to send a backup of humanity to the Moon

A French engineer's initiative aims to send 24 sapphire disks to the Moon to preserve humanity's knowledge, history, and culture.

Feb 21 • 20:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Searching for the East – Crossed Paths of Archaeologists

The article discusses an exhibition exploring the intertwined journeys of archaeologists related to the French School of Athens and their contributions to the knowledge of the Eastern regions during the interwar period.

Feb 18 • 07:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The descent into Hades becomes an act of self-knowledge and rebirth

Fenia Papadodima presents a musical and mystical version of the Nekuia from Homer's Odyssey at the Athens Concert Hall.

Feb 18 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

What do the main characters of the world-famous musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' know about Estonia?

A short video features the main actors from 'The Phantom of the Opera' discussing their knowledge of Estonia ahead of their performances scheduled for May.

Feb 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

QUIZ: Do you know the connection between Eno Rau and the national epic "Kalevipoeg"?

A quiz organized by the Estonian National Library's educational center challenges knowledge about writer Eno Rau and his contributions to Estonian literature, particularly in relation to the epic "Kalevipoeg."

Feb 15 • 16:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Test Your Knowledge of Finnish History – Only the Most Cultured Score 10/10

This article presents a quiz designed to test readers' knowledge of Finnish history, claiming that only those well-versed in the subject can achieve a perfect score.

Feb 15 • 16:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on retro recipes and Olympic origins

A quiz featured by Fox News challenges participants to test their knowledge on American cultural topics, including retro recipes and the history of the Olympics.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Fanar.. How Qatar Builds Its Sovereign Digital Mind to Protect Language and Identity?

Qatar has launched the 'Fanar' project to create a sovereign digital knowledge base that protects Arabic language and culture amid growing technological transformations.

Feb 8 • 08:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous children of the Duraca ethnicity receive books with stories and knowledge of their own culture in Amazonas

Indigenous children from the Duraca community in Amazonas received educational books featuring their cultural stories and knowledge.

Feb 7 • 19:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Colorado do Brás: see the plot and sing the samba

Colorado do Brás presents its Samba plot 'The Witch is Loose - Ladies of Knowledge Reborn in Colorado' for the São Paulo Special Group parade.

Feb 6 • 15:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Black Amazon: how Mangueira's plot seeks to expand the narrative about the forest

For Carnival 2026, the Mangueira samba school aims to highlight the Black identity in the Amazon by focusing on the legacy of Mestre Sacaca, blending cultural resistance with ancestral knowledge.

Feb 6 • 07:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Life & Tech

South Africa: Medicinal Plants Support Men's Health in South Africa - Why This Knowledge Needs Safekeeping

The article discusses the importance of medicinal plants in addressing men's sexual and reproductive health issues in South Africa, highlighting the cultural stigma and the prevalence of erectile dysfunction among men.

Feb 3 • 04:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Research: Knowledge is power - the US President should understand this too

The article discusses Joseph Nye's concept of 'Soft Power', emphasizing the United States' role as a model for this form of influence through cultural appeal and diplomacy rather than military force.

Jan 15 • 13:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

See.. The Library of Al-Aqsa Mosque from the Inside

The Al-Aqsa Mosque, established as a cultural and scientific institution, hosts thousands of students seeking religious and linguistic knowledge, with its library located in the western part of the mosque, dating back to the Ayyubid era and known by several names throughout its storied history.

Jan 5 • 11:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Common Property, Digital Culture, and Balanced Development

The article highlights the significance of January 1st as International Day of Common Property, fostering a public dialogue on open access, open data, and the role of digital cultural heritage in the knowledge economy, particularly in Greece.

Dec 30 • 13:07 UTC

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