By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
Well-Preserved Wehrmacht Sturmgeschütz III Unearthed at Nordholz Air Base
Construction workers at Nordholz naval air base in Lower Saxony uncovered a well-preserved Sturmgeschütz III assault gun, buried for over 80
Rotterdam Museum Spreads 360kg of Peanut Butter on Floor to Honor Dutch Artist Wim T. Schippers
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam has covered a 25-square-metre hexagon with 360 kilograms of peanut butter. The installation pays
Gracie Abrams, 'The Odyssey' and Ana Mendieta: This Week's Cultural Highlights Across Europe
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' hits cinemas worldwide on 17 July. Gracie Abrams releases her third album 'Daughter From Hell' on 17 July.
From Maggot Cheese to Fermented Fish: Europe's Most Divisive Delicacies
The Disgusting Food Museum in Berlin showcases nearly 100 unusual foods from around the world. Director Alexandra Bernsteiner explains that
Ex-Spanish PM Rajoy Stirs Controversy by Claiming French World Cup Team Plays 'Without Frenchmen'
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy wrote that France's World Cup team is 'without Frenchmen,' referencing players' immigrant backgr
EU Commission Withdraws €2 Million Grant from Venice Biennale Over Russian Pavilion Reopening
The European Commission has withdrawn a €2 million grant from the Venice Biennale for the 2025-2028 period. The decision follows the reopeni
Pitbull Fans in London Set Guinness Record for Bald Cap Gathering
22,141 fans of US rapper Pitbull gathered at Hyde Park in London, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest bald cap gathering. The ev
Martin Margiela Auctions Personal Archives, Offering Rare Glimpse into His World
Martin Margiela, the reclusive Belgian fashion designer, is auctioning his personal archives. The sale offers a rare public glimpse into his
Portugal's NOS Alive Festival Debuts Literary Stage for Writers and Readers
NOS Alive, one of Portugal's largest music festivals, has added a Literary Stage for its 18th edition. Portuguese writer Valter Hugo Mãe led
Culture and Infrastructure: A European Strategy for Stabilising the Middle East
Syrian intellectuals in Europe urge the EU to launch a cultural policy in the Levant that combines heritage recovery with infrastructure pro
Sir Anthony Hopkins Signs with Decca Classics, Releases First Single at 88
Sir Anthony Hopkins has signed a recording contract with Decca Classics to release orchestral works he composed over six decades. His first
Bayeux Tapestry Arrives in London for Historic UK Exhibition
The nearly 70-metre-long embroidery depicting the Norman Conquest arrived at the British Museum early Friday. The loan, announced by Preside