Heritage

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The majestic Faraglioni rock formations off the coast of Capri, Italy, with a small, distant tour boat highlighting new visitor limits.

Capri's 40-person limit shows culture's soul is lost to spectacles.

Starting in 2026, visitors to Capri will find tour groups capped at 40 people, while Venice will re-apply its €5-€10 day-trip levy on 29 specific dates.

Elise Marrow·May 12, 2026

Diverse group of people joyfully celebrating a modern holiday, with subtle visual cues hinting at ancient traditions and cultural heritage.

Why traditions endure in modern celebrations

Easter's date isn't just a calendar quirk; it's a complex calculation involving the spring equinox, the full moon, and an ancient rule to avoid conflict with Passover, according to Reader's Digest .

Elise Marrow·May 11, 2026

A modern festival crowd celebrating, with faint, ghostly images of historical figures and symbols representing the fading original meaning of the tradition.

Culture

Traditions transform, losing soul to modern celebrations

In a recent survey, 60% of young adults participating in a widely celebrated cultural festival admitted they didn't know its original historical or religious significance, focusing instead on its aest

Theo Ashford·May 11, 2026