Explore the richness and diversity of culture through our Culture category. Immerse yourself in the world of arts, music, film, literature and traditions that shape our society with Babylon.
TV box-sets are great, aren’t they? Have you ever spent an evening flicking through Netflix, compiling a watch-list, thinking to yourself “I’ll never get through all these;” only to end up watching nothing at all? No? Just me? Well for…
Doing an Erasmus or exchange in college can be a life changing experience. It can have an array of benefits; you gain independence, experience and meet amazing people along the way. If you’re thinking of applying for an erasmus year…
Movies can mean a lot of things to us. It can be seen as something to watch for fun and pass time. Some of us might learn from movies and open our minds to various possibilities. It can even teach…
Ireland is well known around the world for its landscapes, conviviality, beer, and music. We all know the celtic harp, a symbol of Ireland, but the country is the birthplace to other Irish musical instruments. Irish Symbols – Babylon 8…
While Christmas is approaching at a very fast speed – shops are already decorated, carols accompany us on for our grocery shopping, and the streets are soon to be embellished with lights – there are many of us who decide…
When you think of an Irish accent, you may think of rural, “culchie” Mayo, the lilt of Corkonians, the slightly inaudible people of Kerry. It might be the selectively deep and selectively high-pitched Northern accents or the many multitude of…
A culture today is not just a description of a particular tradition or a race or a country. Culture comprises all the countries’ traditions, history, and evolution. Culture is what tells how the world has evolved. It determines one’s life.…
Books have a way of making people feel safe no matter what’s happening. There is something about wrapping yourself up in a cozy blanket, grabbing a cup of your favourite hot beverage, and getting lost in a great story. Especially…
Irish music punches well above its weight. U2, Thin Lizzy, Sinead O’Connor, Van Morrison, and Snow Patrol have topped global billboard charts for decades, putting Ireland well and truly on the map. But for every Hozier that takes the world…