In November last year, Boris Johnson gave a widely derided speech to business executives in which he praised, at length, a theme park devoted to cartoon character Peppa Pig. Though it was rambling and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Do you ever find yourself scrolling through old photos or reminiscing about ...

Nostalgia has taken over our culture. The top-grossing movies of 2023 were "Barbie" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." "Hogwarts Legacy" and "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" were two of the ...

I often find myself nostalgic for days gone by—especially my young adulthood. Thinking about days when I could go backpacking with a friend on a moment’s notice or dance the night away at my wedding, ...

Nostalgia generally centers on the self or close friends and relatives. Although usually focused on positive past events, nostalgia can also include unpleasant memories like disappointment and loss.

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“It’s the positive, wistful, or longing sentiment that one experiences when they are reminded of something from the past,” says Deanna Woodhouse, a licensed marriage and family therapist and director ...