Culture & Arts
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Rare First Edition of 'Wuthering Heights' with Spelling Errors Heads to Auction
A first-edition copy of Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights' in its original cloth binding is going to auction for the first time since 1908.
JR's Giant Cave Installation Draws Crowds to Paris's Pont Neuf
French artist JR has turned Paris's Pont Neuf into a giant cave, open 24/7. Thousands queue daily to explore the immersive installation, whi
JR Transforms Paris's Pont Neuf into a Giant Cave Installation
French artist JR has transformed the Pont Neuf into a 120-metre-long cave installation, complete with stalactites and a soundscape by Daft P
European Celebrities Who Champion LGBTQIA+ Rights Year-Round
Pride Month highlights LGBTQIA+ achievements, but many European celebrities advocate year-round. From Sweden's Zara Larsson to Ukraine's Oly
Athens Summit Uses Ancient Greek and Chinese Philosophy to Tackle Modern Crises
Over 200 scholars from 20 nations gathered in Athens for the Second World Conference of Classics. They adopted a joint declaration that uses
Joe Lewis's £200 Million Art Collection Heads to Sotheby's London Auction
The Lewis Collection, owned by the family of former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis, is expected to fetch over £200 million at Sotheby's L
Spanish Bars Prepare for World Cup with Extra Staff and Tailored Menus
A LaLiga study finds over half of Spanish football fans plan to watch the 2026 World Cup in bars. However, post-pandemic habits and early ki
Gwyneth Paltrow Faces Backlash Over Luxury Tel Aviv Penthouse Ad Amid Gaza Crisis
Gwyneth Paltrow is under fire for starring in a promotional video for 51 Park, a luxury residential tower in Herzliya, Israel. Critics, incl
Medieval Knights and Dragons Rise from Danish Sands at Hundested Festival
The 15th annual Sand Sculpture Festival in Hundested, Denmark, features medieval-themed works by European sculptors. Artists use sand with c
Marie Antoinette Still Receives Letters at Fontainebleau, 240 Years After Her Death
The Château de Fontainebleau has received 4,000 letters as part of its 'Write to Marie-Antoinette' initiative. The project, running until Ju
Anteater Taio Predicts Draw for Germany's World Cup Opener
Anteater Taio, the new World Cup oracle at Münster's Allwetterzoo, has predicted a draw for Germany's opening match against Curaçao. The pre
Den Gamle By in Aarhus Wins 2026 European Museum of the Year Award
Den Gamle By in Aarhus has been named the 2026 European Museum of the Year. The open-air museum was praised for its immersive exhibitions sp