Unemployed man takes lost Sorolla painting from Seville to Murcia
A 57-year-old tourist from Murcia picked up in Seville a painting by a Valencian artist that had been left on the street and took it home, later alerting police when…
Did The Simpsons really predict the final of the 2026 World Cup?
Some people believe that they know who will face off in the final of this year’s FIFA World Cup – all because of an episode of The Simpsons from 1997.…
First David Hockney painting sold at auction since artist’s death avoids ‘posthumous premium’
David Hockney’s “The Only One with Waves” (1991) was inspired by the wild Pacific Ocean – marking the moment he transitioned away from his iconic still swimming pools. Read More
Village People lead singer and ‘Y.M.C.A.’ co-writer Victor Willis dies aged 75
Willis was a founding member of Village People, whose hits include ‘Y.M.C.A.’, ‘Go West’ and ‘In The Navy’. Read More
Netflix faces backlash over AI-generated Gene Wilder voice for new Willy Wonka series
The voice of deceased actor Gene Wilder has been recreated using AI for a new Willy Wonka-themed competition show on Netflix… Fans are not happy that the eccentric chocolatier’s voice…
International Joke Day: What is the funniest joke in the world (courtesy of Monty Python)?
In 1969, the world was introduced to a joke so good, so funny, so ruthlessly powerful that anyone who read or heard it would die from laughter… Read More
AI helps scientists decipher papyrus scroll burnt in Vesuvius eruption
The scroll was first discovered in the 1750s but was too fragile to open. Using AI, scholars deciphered the full text and discovered a philosophical treaties on ethics and human…
Can humans outshine AI?: EY’s Julie Linn Teigland knows the secret of success
Euronews Culture spoke to EY Global Vice Chair Julie Linn Teigland at Cannes Lions about the next phase of AI. From personalised customer experiences to the importance of human judgement,…
IKEA’s Dorothée Gardon on AI, the viral Punch moment and brand control in the social media age
At Cannes Lions, IKEA’s Global Marketing Strategy & Integrated Media Director Dorothée Gardon spoke to Euronews Culture about how the Swedish brand is navigating a fast-changing media landscape shaped by…
Switzerland returns 18 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Three Swiss museums have returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, a new step in the African’s country decades-long struggle to repatriate its looted cultural heritage. Read More