Now playing Next Culture news British writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah dies, aged 65 The Birmingham-born writer was known for his poetry, music, acting roles and also for refusing to accept a royal honour from the Queen in protest against the government's policies and Britain's colonial legacy. 07/12/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news How is a Peruvian poem denouncing violence against women in Italy? Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – and a Peruvian poem has become an anthem in Italy. Here’s why. 25/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: 10 years since the death of a naturalist poet 30 August 2013: Death of a Naturalist 30/08/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Borderless Poetry: "I tremble from all their combined fears" On this episode of Borderless Poetry, our roving reporter Aurora Velez brings you a stunning poem written by Hélène Lépine. 30/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news A poem from humanity is going to fly on NASA's Jupiter moon mission “In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa,” is part of NASA’s “Message In a Bottle Campaign” as the space agency prepares for a years-long journey to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa. 02/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Borderless Poetry: "Where the air does not fall" On this episode of Borderless Poetry, our roving reporter Aurora Velez brings you a soothing poem written by Estelle Dumortier. 26/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Meet the travelling poet behind the Poetry Machine Beth Calverley has travelled the country with her Poetry Machine, chatting to strangers and turning their conversations into beautiful pieces of art. 21/03/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news World Poetry Day: Do you know your sonnets from your haikus? Every year, World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21 March with the aim of supporting linguistic diversity through poetic expression. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Borderless Poetry: New series celebrates the beautiful sounds of words Euronews Culture is celebrating World Poetry Day by launching Borderless Poetry, a series of soothing, imaginative and thought-provoking prose, curated and read by our roving reporter Aurora Velez. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Was Chilean poet Pablo Neruda murdered? And if so by whom? The famed Chilean writer and diplomat officially died of cancer just 12 days after a military coup. New evidence suggests that's not what actually killed him. 16/02/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Poet Joelle Taylor wins 2022 Polari Prize Joelle Taylor wins Polari Prize for collection of poems on butch subculture. She is known for her fierce performance style, explicit feminist themes, and autobiographical tone. 16/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news George Harrison's wife to release poems about the Beatles guitarist Philanthropist and producer Olivia Harrison has decided to pen 20 poems about the deceased band member in a new book released later this year. 21/04/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Molière at 400: Meet the finest playwright, actor and poet of France Regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language and indeed, world literature, Euronews Culture celebrates the 400th anniversary of Molière's birth. 14/01/2022
Now playing Next Culture news A 'triumph' for visibility: Joelle Taylor wins TS Eliot poetry prize The prestigious award was given to Taylor for her collection “C+nto & Othered Poems,” on her experiences as a butch lesbian. 12/01/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Maya Angelou to appear on US quarters in historic first The poet and activist is set to appear of the US currency as part of a program showing how women have shaped American history. 11/01/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Breakout US inauguration poet Amanda Gorman releases New Year's poem The 23-year-old first caught public attention with her impassioned reading of 'The Hill We Climb' at President Joe Biden's inauguration in January. Her latest set of verses touches on the hope and fear many of us have felt in 2021. 29/12/2021