World Flavors
This popular Vietnamese noodle soup with a rich, spiced broth was inspired by French pot-au-feu and Chinese noodle dishes.
What is Pho?
Designed by French engineer Gustave Eiffel's firm, this wrought-iron Paris tower was originally built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
Worn traditionally in South America across the Andes, this outer garment made of a warm wool blanket with a center opening for the head protects against mountain cold.
What is a Poncho?
Straddling the border of Nepal and China, this Himalayan peak is the highest mountain above sea level on Earth.
What is Mount Everest?
Tex-Mex cooking modified traditional Mexican cuisine, but this sizzling grilled-meat dish served on a hot skillet was actually invented on Texas ranches in the 1930s.
What are fajitas?
Built in Agra, India, by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife, this white marble monument heavily incorporates Persian and Islamic design.
What is the Taj Mahal?
Worn by Japanese brides during traditional Shinto wedding ceremonies, this pristine white silk wedding kimono symbolizes purity and a new beginning.
What is a Shiromuku?
Located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, this massive living organism structure is visible from space and spans over 1,400 miles.
What is the Great Barrier Reef?
This delicate French confection made of almond flour, egg whites, and sugar ganache should not be confused with the coconut cookie spelled with a double 'o'.
What is a Macaron?
Danish architect Jørn Utzon drew inspiration from nature, including palm fronds and seashells, when designing this iconic harbor landmark in Australia.
What is the Sydney Opera House?
his brimless, cylindrical felt cap—often red with a black tassel—was popularized across the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century as a symbol of modernization.
What is a fez?
Located in the North Atlantic, these natural atmospheric light displays caused by solar particles colliding with Earth's atmosphere are also called the Aurora Borealis.
What are the Northern Lights?
Popularized in Taiwan in the 1980s, this cold tea beverage containing chewy tapioca pearls has expanded into global chains worldwide.
What is Boba?
Drawing structural inspiration from ancient Roman amphitheatres, this grand venue built under the Flavian dynasty once held up to 80,000 spectators.
What is the Colosseum?
Originating in the Russian empire, this high-crowned fur hat with ear flaps that tie together at the top or chin is built to withstand arctic temperatures.
What is an Ushanka?
Located at the border of Jordan and Israel, this hyper-saline lake sits at the lowest land elevation on Earth, making swimmers effortlessly buoyant.
What is the Dead Sea?
These savory Middle Eastern deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas or fava beans are wrapped in pita with tahini and pickles.
What is Falafel?
Built in Agra, India, by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife, this white marble monument heavily incorporates Persian and Islamic design.
What is the Sagrada Família?
Traditionally made from dense, unrefined sheep's wool, this thick sweater style named for a group of Irish islands is designed to retain heat even when wet.
What is an Aran Sweater?
Located in central Japan, this iconic active stratovolcano is the highest mountain in the country and a famous subject in Japanese art.
What is Mount Fuji?