Americans have favorable views of chivalry and castles, but not the Crusades or the Inquisition

55% of Americans say it’s very or somewhat important that film and TV characters are representative of the overall population, including 21% who say it is very important.

"Wicked" is the top Best Picture pick but it's a divided field with a majority who aren't sure which film should win. And most Americans don't remember which film won last year's Best Picture award.

People with a higher self-rated relationship quality are more likely to believe that "you just know when it’s the right person."

Out of more than 30 factors, the largest shares of Americans deem as very important trust, honesty, respect, open communication, and friendship (83%).

First-date behaviors generally unacceptable include being dismissive to service staff, criticizing the other person's order, and frequently looking at your phone.

The share of Americans who agree there is a war on Christmas in the United States has fallen since December 2022, to 23% from 39%.

T-Rex is Americans' most popular dinosaur, but 41% of Americans say they don't have a favorite.

A new YouGov survey explored how Americans perceive media coverage of 16 celebrities — including former child stars such as Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan — and whether they feel celebrity coverage has gotten more or less fair in the past 20 years.

Our latest survey finds mixed opinions on texting and public displays of affection, but overwhelming agreement that loud talking and spoiling plot points are unacceptable.

A new survey asked Americans to consider how more than 50 fictional characters from film, TV, and literature would vote in the 2024 presidential election.

This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the presidential election, the candidates' foreign policy credentials, conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, the interest-rate cut, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

Most Americans say they know at least a little about the Roman Empire, and a majority view ancient Rome favorably.

Swifties name Taylor Swift’s “1989” as their favorite album by the singer. The poll also provides a look at the impact Swift could have on the presidential election if she were to endorse a candidate.

57% of Americans say they consume true-crime content. Popularity is high in just about all demographic groups.

Around one in five Americans (21%) play chess at least occasionally, while 43% of U.S. adult citizens who don't know how to play.

Half of Republicans say that late-night comedy shows focus too much on politics. In contrast, only 14% of Democrats do.

When it comes to choosing a bottle, cost is the most important factor for many wine drinkers.

Around 27% of Americans say they'll watch some or all of the 2024 Academy Awards on Sunday, March 10. Most of those who do watch say they'll be rooting for either "Oppenheimer" or "Barbie" — two of the biggest movies released last year.

With the exceptions of Oppenheimer and Barbie, few Americans have seen any of this year's nominees as of a few weeks before the Academy Awards on March 10, though sizable shares say they would like to see each one.