People Are Culture features stories of people who create culture

Bring Personal Stories About the World's Cultures to Your Learner's Fingertips

Reflect Diversity

Stimulate Curiosity

Multiple Perspectives

Shape Global Citizens

Foster Inclusion

Critical Thinking

Develop Empathy

Real World Context

Engage Students with Stories of Diverse Heritage, Traditions & Lifestyles

Are you a teacher or parent looking for engaging, thought-provoking, and inspiring stories that bring to life the subjects of Geography, History, Social Studies, and World Cultures? Or a lifelong learner who is intrigued with the human condition?

People Are Culture is an educational platform that explores the definition of culture, and its relevance and role in daily life, through people’s personal stories. With interviews and feature profiles, we reveal the meaning and relevance of traditions and customs, and demonstrate the real life impact of historical events and social change.

We present more than 150 educational resources about different cultures in 30+ countries and 15 different categories from archaeology to visual arts. With our proprietary content, students can see life through the eyes of real people around the world that enliven the concepts of cultural identity; emigration; indigenous culture; life during war; and religious and spiritual practices.

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Inspire your learners with custom cultural resources that feature real people describing their lives, their culture, and their identity. Most online homeschooling curriculums dont include units on world cultures, and today, cultural understanding is essential. The PAC lessons are authoritative, first-person accounts of people describing their own cultures. PAC offers a rare opportunity to explore both our unique differences, and our shared human condition.

Our lessons cover topics ranging from the origin of the Armenian alphabet to cave art to cultural concepts like hygge, to what it’s like to be a refugee or an activist. Our focus is always on presenting the world’s culture through the eyes and voices of people who live it.

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OUR MISSION

Empower educators and students of all ages to celebrate our unique differences and shared humanity.

OUR VALUES

Authenticity. Curiosity. Empathy. Listening. Respect.

OUR DIFFERENCE

Our real-life relatable stories offer a powerful heart-and-mind connection that broadens horizons and expands cultural awareness.

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People's Stories About Their Cultures Are a Powerful Teaching Tool

Tell me a fact and I’ll learn. Tell me a truth and I’ll believe.
Tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.
~Native American Proverb

World Cultures Lessons Aligned with National Social Studies Standards

People Are Culture’s content engages students in exploring humanity’s connectivity with real-life, personal stories, interviews, and videos, making it an ideal social studies tool. People Are Culture’s content aligns with all ten of the National Social Studies standards, specifically:

Culture;
Time, continuity, and change;
People, places, and environments;
Individual development and identity;
Individuals, groups, and institutions;
Power, authority, and governance;
Production, distribution, and consumption;
Science, technology, and society;
Global connections;
Civic ideals and practices.

People Are Culture enables students to engage directly with various cultures, environments, and societal dynamics, fostering a deeper understanding of individual and collective identities.

A Sample Of Where Our Visitors Found Us

Meet Artisans, Stewards & Changemakers in 15 Cultural Realms!

People Are Culture features interviews and profiles that bring to life 15 different dimensions of culture that are present in all societies. In telling their own stories, these culture creators and standard bearers reveal the history and traditions of their homeland, and how their culture is a part of their heritage and their daily life. These pieces also underscore the universal nature of culture and how we are all unique and also share much in common.

In an era in which content is frequently created with the use of AI, and Google searches prioritize content from sources like Quora and Reddit, you can have confidence in the authenticity and integrity of People Are Culture’s material.

Each interview and article was made in collaboration with the individuals featured, who reviewed and approved the piece prior to publication.

What Is Archaeology?

Architectural Styles

Culinary Arts From Around The World

Cultural Heritage

Changemakers

Cultural Meaning Of Dance

Festivals Around The World

Folk Art Traditions

Gardens & Landscapes

Language & Legends

Maritime Culture

The Meaning Of Music

Spiritual Practices

What Are Textiles?

Visual Artists

People Are Culture Founder Meg Pier has been engaged in telling people’s stories for more than 40 years. She began her award-winning career in the News Dept. of national news magazine U.S. New & World Report, and spent 20 years as the director of public relations and media spokesperson for several Fortune 500 companies. Meg traveled the world for more than a decade as a journalist and photographer, reporting on world cultures. She has served as an educator and mentor since 2014, working with high school and university students to help them develop their communications and digital skills.