By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
Why Gen Z's 'polyester' insult signals a push for authenticity
Gen Z's new insult 'polyester' targets inauthenticity and try-hard content. It reflects a growing distrust of influencers and a push for gen
Spider-Man: Brand New Day climbs to fourth in global box office history
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has grossed $2.332 billion worldwide, surpassing Titanic and Ne Zha 2. It now ranks fourth all-time, just $2 milli
Tennessee governor backs renaming Nashville airport for Dolly Parton
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has endorsed renaming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton. The move follows a petition with over
Ellie Goulding, Robin Hood, and The Gentlemen: Europe's cultural picks this week
A dark Robin Hood film, Ellie Goulding's introspective new album, and the return of The Gentlemen headline this week's cultural offerings ac
Michael Jackson fans in Mexico City dance to Thriller for his 68th birthday
Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans in Mexico City marked what would have been his 68th birthday with a Thriller dance tribute. The event highl
Spider-Man: Brand New Day tops Titanic, closes in on all-time top three
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed Titanic to become the fourth-highest-grossing film ever. The Marvel blockbuster is now aiming for th
Notting Hill Carnival at 60: ten tracks that define its sound
Notting Hill Carnival celebrates its 60th edition this weekend. From calypso to grime, these ten tracks trace the festival's musical evoluti
Hollywood's Odyssey revives debate over Homer's Turkish birthplace
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has reignited the debate over Homer's origins, with İzmir, Turkey, as a leading candidate. Archaeologist P
Notting Hill Carnival at 60: veterans pick the songs that define it
Notting Hill Carnival marks 60 years with a celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture in London. Ten veterans pick the songs that define its spi
Macron to open landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London
Emmanuel Macron will open the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry exhibition on Wednesday, marking the first loan of the 11th-century embroider
Céline Dion returns to Paris for first concerts in six years
Céline Dion has arrived in Paris ahead of 16 concerts starting 12 September. It marks her first full series of shows since pausing her caree
Vienna museum heist: thieves pay entry, smash case, steal diamond necklace
Two men entered Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts as paying visitors, smashed a display case, and made off with a 200-carat diamond necklace.