Ithaca: New research reveals cultural and historical evolution at Homer’s school
Great discovery identifies the Hellenistic monumental complex that exists in Exogi, in the north of the island, with the Odysseum Read More
Paris Louvre closure leaves thousands waiting as officials hold undisclosed emergency talks
The Louvre Museum in Paris delayed its opening on Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stranded in long, unmoving lines outside the iconic glass pyramid. Read More
Italian museum reports couple to police for damaging precious ‘Van Gogh chair’
The museum has reported the incident to police and released CCTV footage as a warning to respect art in public spaces. Read More
Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Yoshitomo Nara brings his bug-eyed charm to London, Marseille explores the history of tattoos, Haim release ‘I Quit’, and Danny Boyle’s zippy zombies return for ’28 Years Later’. Read More
Wagnermania: Flying Dutchman on a monumental set in a quarry in Austria
Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman can be seen from 9 July in a quarry outside Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland. Read More
Why is everyone so angry about Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover?
The pop superstar received huge backlash after sharing on Instagram the cover image of her latest album ‘Man’s Best Friend’, with some fans calling it ‘disturbing.’ Read More
Foraging chef’s forest finds fill restaurant plates on Isle of Man UNESCO biosphere
Rather than using rare ingredients to impress diners, Pippa Lovell’s uses invasive species in her dishes to help the Isle of Man’s biodiversity. Read More
Extraordinary 16th-century shipwreck discovered at record depth off French coast
A 16th-century merchant shipwreck has been discovered 2,567 metres deep off the coast of Ramatuelle in southern France, making it the deepest ever found in French territorial waters. Read More
UK AIDS Memorial Quilt unveiled at Tate Modern amid Trump-era HIV funding cuts
The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt has been unveiled at London’s Tate Modern, marking the first time the powerful installation has been shown in a major British gallery. Read More
Why do we fear Friday 13th? Or even just saying the word Friggatriskaidekaphobia
Do you suffer from Friggatriskaidekaphobia, otherwise known as fear of Friday 13th? Read More