Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
Eclipses in culture: books, films and songs that capture the cosmic drama
As Europe prepares for the 12 August total solar eclipse, we look at how eclipses have inspired literature, cinema and music. From ancient e
Cappadocia Biennial's debut ties contemporary art to ancient landscapes
The inaugural Cappadocia Biennial, themed 'Birth', unfolds across Göreme, Ürgüp, and other towns, embedding art in caves and rock formations
Danube's record low reveals intact WWII motorcycle in Budapest
Record-low water levels in Budapest have uncovered a nearly intact Wehrmacht motorcycle from the Danube riverbed. The DKW NZ 350-1, built in
Pig-squealing championship draws crowds to Trie-sur-Baïse
The village of Trie-sur-Baïse hosts its annual pig-squealing championship, drawing competitors from across France and abroad. The quirky eve
LUNAR festival turns Bulgaria's Black Sea coast into open-air digital gallery
From 7 to 10 August, Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast hosted the LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival. Seventeen light and digital installations
Inside Volterra prison, theatre offers inmates a path to self-discovery
For nearly 40 years, inmates at Volterra prison have worked with professional theatre-makers on ambitious productions. The project challenge
Cambridge plagiarism scandal deepens as professor resigns
Professor Jason Arday has resigned from Cambridge amid plagiarism allegations. The scandal raises questions about hiring practices and diver
Prado's AI video reimagines masterpieces under eclipse light
The Prado Museum in Madrid has released an AI-generated video imagining how a solar eclipse would alter the light and mood of masterpieces b
How Harry Potter fans rerouted a €500m power cable to spare Dobby's shrine
The €500m Greenlink interconnector between Ireland and Wales was rerouted after fans of Harry Potter objected. The cable now avoids a shrine
Comic Con Astana marks five years as Central Asia's pop culture hub
Comic Con Astana, Central Asia's largest pop culture festival, marked its fifth anniversary with international stars, cosplay competitions,
Roman-era shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily's coast
A Roman-era shipwreck has been found about three miles off Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, at a depth of 46 metres. Hundreds of amphorae, two lead
Madeira wedding draws crowds, but Ronaldo and Georgina stay away
Around 2,000 people gathered outside Funchal Cathedral on Saturday, hoping to see Cristiano Ronaldo marry Georgina Rodríguez. The actual wed