Shein: The Fast Fashion App Changing How Young People Shop
Fast fashion means producing clothes very quickly and cheaply. But making clothes uses water, energy...
Türkiye: The Bridge That Is More Than a Bridge
Türkiye challenges the idea that national identity must fit neatly into one category. Instead, it...
How a Swedish Company Changed the Way the World Furnishes Its Homes
Walking into an IKEA store is not like entering a traditional furniture shop. Instead of...
Kenya: Nature, Innovation, and Everyday Energy
One of Kenya’s most interesting achievements is its mobile money system called M-Pesa. It allows...
McDonald’s: A Simple Restaurant That Took Over the World
The story of McDonald’s began in the United States in the 1940s. Two brothers, Richard...
The Netherlands: How a Low Country Became a High Influence
Amsterdam, the capital, became a global financial centre. The world’s first stock exchange was established...
Spotify: How Music Changed With the Press of a Button
In some countries, people use Spotify more than the radio or traditional music stores. School...
Peru: Mountains, History, and Everyday Life
Long before Spain came to South America, the Inca Empire was one of the greatest...
NVIDIA: How a Graphics Company Quietly Rewired the Global Economy
Unlike consumer giants such as Apple or Amazon, NVIDIA operates largely out of public consciousness...
Morocco — A Land of Culture, Spice, and History
Because Morocco is so close to Europe and has long links with Africa and the...
How IKEA Changed the Way We Build Our Homes
IKEA is a huge furniture store from Sweden. It started as a small company in...
Japan’s Soft Power: From Samurai to Anime
Tech brands like Sony, Nintendo, and Toyota also carry cultural influence. Their products are often...