In pictures: Tarragona’s death-defying human tower competition returns
Tarragona’s iconic biennial competition saw more than 40 teams defy gravity to build giant human towers, as part of a longstanding Catalonian tradition. Read More
Taylor Swift surpasses Rihanna as world’s richest female musician
Pop superstar Taylor Swift surpasses Rihanna and is also reportedly the second richest musician in the world after Jay-Z. Read More
‘We have a responsibility to share’: New play about modern slavery that still celebrates Sudan
Euronews Culture sat down with director Caroline Clegg and actor Mohand Hasb Alrosol Abdalrahem to discuss ‘Slave: A Question of Freedom’, a bracing play about a real experience of modern…
Review-bombing and bigotry: Why studios are wrong to listen to toxic fanbases
With video games like ‘Concorde’ shelved and episodes of ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘The Acolyte’ attacked, news that studio execs will use superfans to stress-test franchise releases is concerning.…
The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Francis Bacon’s perturbing portraiture, contemporary art at Frieze London, ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ sends in the clowns, and a new album from Public Service Broadcasting – here’s what to do…
Illegal excavations in central Naples uncover rare 11th-century medieval church
An entrepreneur was conducting illegal excavations at the hitherto unknown archaeological site, damaging and looting the area, which has now been seized by the Carabinieri. The rediscovered church is a…
The Cure’s Robert Smith auctioning new artwork for UK heart charity
Three of the pieces are inspired by The Cure’s new album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ – the band’s first release in 16 years, out next month. Proceeds of the…
Public Service Broadcasting’s ‘The Final Flight’: Euronews Culture’s verdict
While everyone will be rushing to listen to Coldplay’s latest album ‘Moon Music’, which is also out today, there’s another album far more worthy of your time and attention… The…
Archaeologists uncover extraordinary Moche throne and murals of female leader in Peru
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an ancient throne and murals depicting a powerful female figure from the ancient Moche culture at the Pañamarca archaeological site. Read More
Euronews Culture’s Film of the Week: ‘Joker: Folie À Deux’ – ‘Enough from the clown!’
The sequel to 2019’s Oscar-winning ‘Joker’ sees Lady Gaga join director Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix for a follow-up that isn’t a straightforward psychological thriller but a semi-jukebox musical. It’s…