It may feel like a complex, often unspoken emotion. But pleasure at the misfortune of others is common in business settings.

Have you ever felt delighted (perhaps secretly) when something went wrong for someone else? We may not openly admit it, but ...

Schadenfreude may be reflected in the cultural phenomenon of “tall poppy syndrome”, a tendency to “cut down” those who stand ...

A mother learns German to connect with her daughter in foster care amid a prolonged custody battle and political intervention ...

Bernice Juxon-Jones has earned a Master of Philosophy degree in Medieval German from Swansea University. A statement from the ...

Life is mainly a series of losses. Recognizing this truth allows you to stop fighting them and instead enjoy the time you’re given on earth. Otherwise, you’re destined always to be looking back and ...

Search behaviour shows learners prioritise real-life language for work, bureaucracy, and daily conversations over ...

As a young man, Goethe visited Jewish schools in Frankfurt, and even attended a circumcision and a Jewish wedding ...

Some pet parents are convinced they can carry on full conversations with their cats or dogs. As if their furry friends ...

I, however, just wanted to get my firewood off the porch, where it was overly sheltered for anything but fully dried wood, ...

Whether it is the traditional green, black and brown patterns seen on military uniforms or the more flamboyant “Dazzle Ships” ...