Going underground (again): Paris catacombs reopen to visitors after major safety renovations
After five months of work, the famous Parisian ossuary will be offering its many visitors a new, more immersive experience from Wednesday 8 April. Read More
Are movies really getting longer – and if so, are ballooning runtimes a bad thing?
A new study has crunched the numbers, and it turns out that while attention spans are dwindling, movie runtimes are growing. Read More
When East meets West: Uzbek culture complex design edges closer to 2028 completion
This major cultural complex, designed by Tadao Ando, is taking shape in Tashkent, with intricate building work led by an international team and plans for art and learning spaces. Read…
Captain Jack approved: Johnny Depp moves into spirits with Three Hearts Rum
“Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum…” Captain Jack Sparrow would have approved of Johnny Depp’s move into spirits. Read More
All you need is broccoli: Ringo Starr shares the secret to anti-ageing
Ringo Starr is about to release his 22nd solo album this month and recently opened up about the secret behind his energy levels… Read More
Keir Starmer ‘deeply concerned’ by upcoming Kanye ‘Ye’ West UK gigs as sponsors pull out of festival
Kanye ‘Ye’ West, who has previously been criticised over his antisemitic remarks, will top the bill for all three nights of the upcoming Wireless Festival in the UK. The Prime…
Euphoria, Francis Bacon and more: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Zendaya returns for the third season of young adult drama Euphoria, while a fascinating new French exhibition studies Francis Bacon’s later works. Here’s what to keep an eye out for…
Help or hinderance? Amateur archaeologist digs at German castle ruins without permission
Germany’s cultural heritage community is embroiled in a row after an amateur archaeologist uncovered an ancient construction. The problem however is that he didn’t have permission to dig at the…
Marilyn Monroe’s personal belongings to go on display in new centenary exhibition
Previewed in New York, the Icon Collection brings together clothing, documents and personal artefacts – including Monroe’s final signed cheque and items linked to her famous 1962 performance for President…
Leipzig Eierlei festival celebrates the ‘eggstraordinary’ art of Easter decorations
For some painting eggs is an integral part of Easter, but exhibitors at the Eierlei Festival in Leipzig take this tradition to a new level as craft and art experts…