Now playing Next Culture news Hidden self-portrait of Van Gogh discovered behind another painting Conservators have found a self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh behind his masterpeice 'Head of a Peasant Woman', but how was it discovered? 14/07/2022
Now playing Next Culture news What is Buhurt?: The medieval combat sport that's big in Europe Buhurt is a modern-day full contact combat sport which involves fighters using blunt steel weapons and armour characteristic of the medieval times. But why would anyone wish to compete in this extreme activity? 14/07/2022
Now playing Next Culture news 'In Search of Lost Time': Original manuscript restored in France Conservators at the National Library of France have spent hundreds of hours restoring 75 pages of Marcel Proust's "In search of Lost Time", published in 1913. But what is so special about this manuscript? 13/07/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Meet the Cypriot women determined to keep Fythkiotika weaving alive At 82, Irene Diomidous is one of the last remaining Fythkiotika weavers, an artform which has been passed down through generations of women. But why is the practice dying out? 13/07/2022
Now playing Next Art Why has a version of Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' In The Wind' sold for €1.7m? A newly recorded version of the Bob Dylan classic 'Blowin in the Wind' has sold for £1.5m (€1.7m) at a Christie's auction in London. But why did it go for so much? 08/07/2022
Now playing Next Green News Skies over South Dakota turn bright green as strong storm rolls in Locals in Sioux Falls were understandably worried when this rare weather phenomenon hit their area. 07/07/2022
Now playing Next Food and Drink Would you eat this dish from a remote Michelin-starred restaurant? The incredibly remote and Michelin-starred restaurant KOKS are hoping to put Greenland on the foodie map. But what food do they serve and how do you get there? 06/07/2022
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Now playing Next Art This 25-year-old artist creates incredible drawings on a typewriter James Cook, a 25-year old- artist based in London, creates incredibly detailed drawings using typewriters. But why does he choose to draw using this dated machine? 05/07/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Ukraine's sumo team trains in Japan ahead of World Games A team of Ukrainian sumo wrestlers are aiming for glory at this year's World Games. But how did the Russian invasion affect their training? 04/07/2022
Now playing Next Culture news New David Bowie Barbie doll celebrates 50 years of Hunky Dory The creators of Barbie have released a new David Bowie-inspired doll to mark the 50th anniversary of the Hunky Dory album. But is this the first time the music legend has been honoured by Barbie? 01/07/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Largest ever exhibition of African fashion opens at London's V&A A new exhibition titled 'Africa Fashion' tells the history of the continent's clothing, and showcases the best of contemporary designers. 30/06/2022
Now playing Next Food and Drink La Batalla del Vino: Spain's traditional wine battle makes its return La Batalla del Vino (The Wine Battle) is held every year in Spain's La Rioja region. But where did this wild festival come from? 30/06/2022
Now playing Next Culture Series Meet the Swiss couple giving their cattle a better life, and death Georg and Claudia Blunier have been living their dream of sustainable farming in the Swiss mountains for 8 years now. 24/06/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Exhibition in Kyiv tells the stories of journalists killed in war An exhibition in Kyiv called 'The War Is Not Over Yet' is displaying photos and testimonies of journalists who were victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 24/06/2022
Now playing Next Art 57 years unseen: Francis Bacon portrait of Lucian Freud goes on sale The long unseen portrait of artist Lucian Freud by his close friend Francis Bacon, estimated at more than £35 million (€41 million) is the central piece of a Sotheby's art sale on 29 June 23/06/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Are Moscow Fashion Week designers being impacted by the sanctions? Models and designers have been converging on the Russian capital for Moscow Fashion Week. But how have they been impacted by the wide-ranging sanctions placed on Russia? 23/06/2022
Now playing Next Culture news London's iconic Time Out magazine publishes its final print edition A look at the history and legacy of London's beloved Time Out magazine which has released its last ever print edition 23/06/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival squads open to women for first time Women will be able to take part in squads at the main Up Helly Aa fire festival in Shetland for the first time next year, organisers have announced. 22/06/2022
Now playing Next Art Documenta head quits amid uproar over anti-Semitism An exhibit featuring anti-Semitic elements prompted an outcry at the world-famous art show’s opening last month. 21/06/2022