By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
Viking Textile Workshop Discovery Near Aarhus Rewrites Economic History
An excavation near Aarhus, Denmark, has revealed 82 pit houses used as specialized textile workshops from the 7th to 10th centuries. The sit
Orhan Pamuk on Memory, Objects, and the Museum of Innocence in Istanbul
Orhan Pamuk explains how he conceived the Museum of Innocence as both a novel and a physical space. He reflects on the role of objects in pr
Karlovy Vary Film Festival Celebrates 60th Edition with Dustin Hoffman Tribute
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival marks its 60th edition with a tribute to Dustin Hoffman. Founded in 1946, it survived communism
Rare 1776 Dunlap Broadside of US Declaration Found in UK National Archives
A copy of the US Declaration of Independence, printed by John Dunlap in 1776 and captured by the Royal Navy, has been found in the UK Nation
Meet My Mama: How Immigrant Home Cooks Are Reshaping French Catering
Meet My Mama, a Paris-based foodtech startup, trains women from immigrant backgrounds to become professional chefs. The company blends globa
Cristiano Ronaldo's Pre-Penalty Whisper Divides Arabic and Portuguese Fans
Cristiano Ronaldo's whispered words before his penalty against Croatia ignited a global debate. Arabic-speaking fans heard 'Bismillah,' whil
England Fans Adopt Oasis' 'Wonderwall' as World Cup Anthem
England fans have adopted Oasis' 'Wonderwall' as their World Cup anthem, singing it with players after matches. The song has seen a 50% spik
Paweł Pawlikowski's 'Fatherland': A Haunting Road Trip Through Divided Germany
Paweł Pawlikowski's 'Fatherland' won Best Director at Cannes 2025. The film stars Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler as Erika and Thomas Mann
Madonna's 'Confessions II' Revives Dance Floor Magic: A Track-by-Track Review
Madonna's 'Confessions II' album, a sequel to her 2005 classic, has sparked excitement across Europe. Fans in Lyon gathered for a midnight r
Turkish Comedian Deniz Göktaş Arrested Over Jokes About Islam and Erdoğan
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a stand-up show posted to YouTube. The 32-year-old face
Lídia Jorge Awarded 2026 Camões Prize, Highest Honour in Portuguese Literature
Portuguese writer Lídia Jorge has been awarded the 2026 Camões Prize, the highest literary honour for Portuguese-language authors. The award
Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Leaders Over Unauthorized Bishop Ordinations
The Vatican has excommunicated four bishops of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) for ordaining without papal approval. The ordinat