Culture for Humanity and Beyond: Abu Dhabi Culture Summit debates the future of culture
The three-day event is part of Abu Dhabi’s increasing efforts to become a leader in the global cultural conversation. Read More
Warhol artwork was ‘probably’ binned during Dutch town hall renovation
Maashorst municipality acknowledges that results of the investigation into the missing Andy Warhol artworks kills any hope of ever finding them again. Read More
Letter fragment suggests Shakespeare did not abandon his wife in Stratford
New analysis of a letter fragment mentioning Shakespeare and his wife suggests the couple lived together in London in the early 17th century. Read More
Belfast rappers Kneecap and singer Kehlani receive backlash in US over support of Palestine
Kneecap and Kehlani face backlash in the US for their pro-Palestinian support, with the Irish rap group’s Coachella performance and the American singer’s cancelled Cornell University concert drawing criticism. Read…
From Italian courts to TikTok: How tarot became a tool for reflection and resistance
What began as a set of playing cards evolved into tools of divination that continue to captivate modern generations, but our enduring fascination with tarot reveals more about the present…
Listen to some of the world’s most iconic sites with Sonic Heritage
Sonic Heritage captures the sounds of 270 UNESCO World Heritage sites — inviting us to tune in to some of the most culturally significant places on Earth. Read More
Lions vs Gladiators? Archaeologists find gruesome evidence of ancient Roman bloodsports in York
Are you not entertained? New analysis from the bones of an ancient gladiator discovered in York suggests that British fighters may have been attacked by ferocious big cats during arena…
‘Protect the dolls’: How a t-shirt became a viral symbol for trans rights
The t-shirt, designed by Conner Ives, gained popularity when it was sported by several A-list celebrities. All proceeds from the sales are donated to US-based charity Trans Lifeline. Read More
Lions in Yorkshire? Archaeologists uncover gruesome evidence of ancient Roman bloodsports
Are you not entertained? New analysis from the bones of an ancient gladiator discovered in York suggests that British fighters may have been attacked by ferocious big cats during arena…
Atelier Lavs: Meet the Italian designer who dressed Pope Francis throughout his papacy
Filippo Sorcinelli, who has been working with the Supreme Pontiff’s Office for Liturgical Celebrations for twenty years, has dressed Pope Francis since the beginning of his pontificate, always striving to…