Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
Copenhagen Light Festival Draws Hundreds to Night Run Through Illuminated Art
Around 1,000 participants ran through Copenhagen's Light Festival in a night race, wearing light chains and glowing costumes. The event comb
Olive Oil and Jinhua Ham: Europe and China's Shared Culinary Heritage
From the olive groves of Andalusia to the curing rooms of Zhejiang, two ancient foodstuffs embody deep cultural traditions. Their protected
Venetian Masks and Miao Embroidery: Artisans Preserve Heritage Across Continents
In Venice, mask-maker Davide Belloni continues the tradition of hand-sculpted masks, a craft central to the city's history. In China's Hunan
The 2007 Photo of Messi and Baby Lamine Yamal That Went Viral After Euro 2024
A 2007 photo of Lionel Messi holding a baby in a bath has gone viral after Spain's Euro 2024 win. The baby is Lamine Yamal, now a Barcelona
Why Spanish singer Amaral's topless protest reignites debate on women's bodily autonomy
Eva Amaral bared her breasts on stage in solidarity with fellow artists facing sexist attacks. The gesture has reopened debates about machis
Taylor Swift sets new record for most No. 1 albums by a woman
Taylor Swift has broken the record for most No. 1 albums by a female artist, with 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' debuting at the top. She al