Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
Tourist Mistook Lost Sorolla Painting for a 'Cool Frame' in Seville
A tourist in Seville took a painting left on the pavement, attracted only by its frame. He later discovered it was a lost Sorolla and contac
Luca Guadagnino's OpenAI Drama 'Artificial' Rescued by Neon After Amazon Exit
Neon has acquired 'Artificial,' Luca Guadagnino's drama about Sam Altman and OpenAI, after Amazon MGM dropped the nearly finished film. The
First David Hockney Auction Since Death Avoids Posthumous Price Surge
David Hockney's 'The Only One with Waves' fetched £2.42 million at Phillips in London, within its estimate. The sale suggests collectors are
Pope Francis Urges Lefebvrists to Halt Unauthorized Bishop Ordinations in Switzerland
Pope Francis has personally appealed to the Lefebvrists to stop the ordination of four bishops without papal approval. The ceremony in Écône
Monty Python's Killer Joke: The Unseen Gag That Killed
Monty Python's 'Killer Joke' sketch from 1969 features a joke so lethal it causes death by laughter. The British army weaponizes it against
Czech Porn Studio Staff Face Trial for Alleged Trafficking of Women
Nine people linked to a Czech pornography business go on trial in Prague on human trafficking charges. Prosecutors allege they used fake mod
Switzerland Returns 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in Cultural Restitution Push
Switzerland has returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, the first transfer under a 2026 agreement covering 28 artefacts. The pieces, looted by
France to Illuminate Statue of Liberty for US 250th Anniversary
France is preparing a monumental light show at the Statue of Liberty for the US 250th anniversary. The pre-recorded spectacle will air on AB
Danish Gen Z Rethink Confirmation: Secular Rites Gain Ground
In Denmark, confirmation remains a key coming-of-age ritual, but many young people now opt for secular ceremonies. The Danish Humanist Socie
Bronze Chariot Discovery Rewrites Tartessian Trade Networks in Ancient Spain
A bronze chariot with Etruscan parallels has been found at the Casas del Turuñuelo site in Guareña, Badajoz. Alongside Greek, Egyptian, and
Morocco World Cup Win Sparks Clashes in Dutch Cities
Morocco's World Cup win over the Netherlands triggered clashes in The Hague and other Dutch cities. Police made arrests as festivities turne
How to Protect Your Vinyl Collection During Europe's Heatwave
Vinyl records can warp at temperatures above 35°C, but proper storage prevents damage. Avoid direct sunlight, keep records upright, and neve