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…
‘Savanna and the Mountain’ depicting Covas do Barroso’s fight against lithium premieres in theatres across Portugal
The film, on general release across Portugal from this Friday, gives voice to a northern mountainous regional rural community that’s fighting the lithium extraction project led by British mining company,…
New Hunger Games prequel announces cast: Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak to star
A new chapter begins in Panem: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping casts Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak in the long-awaited Haymitch prequel. Read More