Modern Nomads Discovering Abai Qunanbaiuly: The legacy of Kazakhstan's poet, philosopher and musician In partnership with MDQ In this episode of Modern Nomads, we explore the enduring legacy of Abai Qunanbaiuly, Kazakhstan's greatest poet, philosopher and cultural figure. From literature to opera, his influence continues to shape Kazakhstan's modern identity. 27/11/2024
No Comment Pianist Tom Yun reveals Chopin’s hidden creation An unknown musical work attributed to European composer Frédéric Chopin was performed by pianist Tony Siqi Yun. 21/11/2024
Culture news ‘World’s most famous watch’ to go on display in London A watch made for the last queen of France will form part of the Science Museum’s Versailles: Science And Splendour exhibition, which opens next month. 20/11/2024
Destinations Uncover Armenia’s rich past with a tour of monasteries and wineries Discover Armenia’s ancient monasteries, vibrant traditions, and the rich history of Yerevan 15/11/2024
Scenes Watch: The young performers celebrating their heritage through dance in Georgia. In partnership with Media City Dance is an essential part of Georgian history and culture, and the locals are proud to perform traditional routines whose origins date back decades. 12/11/2024
No Comment Art installation marks Berlin Wall's 35th anniversary Germany commemorated the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a stunning art installation in Berlin. 08/11/2024
Experiences Tour the Berlin Wall this month for the 35th anniversary of its fall 35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, here's how to celebrate in the German capital. 08/11/2024
Tech News New AI tool makes the European Parliament’s history easier to access The European Parliament and OpenAI rival Anthropic have teamed up to make exploring the continent’s archives faster. 22/10/2024
Culture news 'Churchill's Spaniards': The untold story of those who fought Hitler A new book by Séan Scullion, "Churchill’s Spaniards - Continuing the Fight in the British Army 1939-46", tells the story of about 1,200 Spaniards who enlisted with the British army to fight Hitler in the war. 09/10/2024
Destinations Brno: Czechia’s second city is a hub of history and digital nomads Here's why under-the-radar Brno should be on your 2025 travel list. 05/10/2024
Culture news Illegal excavations in Naples unearth rare medieval church An entrepreneur was conducting illegal excavations at the hitherto unknown archaeological site, damaging and looting the area, which has now been seized by the Carabinieri. The rediscovered church is a rare example of medieval art of which very few models are known in the whole of Italy. 05/10/2024
Culture news Public Service Broadcasting’s stunning tribute to Amelia Earhart While everyone will be rushing to listen to Coldplay’s latest album 'Moon Music', which is also out today, there’s another album far more worthy of your time and attention... The new offering from Public Service Broadcasting, ‘The Final Flight’, is a stunning concept album about Amelia Earhart. 04/10/2024
Explore Gobustan: Exploring new ways to appreciate mud volcanoes and rock art In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board Gobustan shares its secrets with us in this episode of Explore Azerbaijan. We imagine ancient human life through the art they left behind, and see mud volcanoes in a brand new way. 30/09/2024
Culture news Spanish galleon sails in London 400 years after the Great Armada The boat, which reproduces a 17th century model, will remain in London until 6 October, after having travelled more than 100,000 nautical miles around the world. 26/09/2024
Partner content International Scholars Rally Behind Uzbekistan’s Cultural Renaissance Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan A gathering of over 300 scholars from 35 countries concludes with a unanimous endorsement of Uzbekistan’s cultural initiatives. 24/09/2024
Culture news Safe from harm: UK Culture in Crisis unit on protecting world heritage Euronews Culture meets the former Scotland Yard detective leading the Victoria and Albert Museum’s response to threats to the world’s cultural heritage sites. 23/09/2024
Culture news Secrets of solidarity: NATO reveals its cultural diplomacy archives NATO is 75 this year but its archive of historic documents and items has only been gathered together over the last 25-years. Alliance officials occasionally call on historic pieces, pulled from its archive, to help strengthen their cultural diplomacy efforts. 16/09/2024
Europe News Will Berlin help redo Goebbels' villa as centre teaching against hate? A Jewish organisation has asked the authorities of the German capital to acquire the derelict villa of the chief propagandist for Nazi Germany and turn it into an education centre against propaganda as a tool of hate. 03/09/2024
Culture news Hidden doorway to Shakespeare’s past uncovered in UK's oldest theatre The archway was uncovered during archaeological investigations and is believed to date back to the time when Shakespeare and his company performed there. 21/08/2024
Culture news A new mystery: Stonehenge Altar Stone didn’t come from Wales after all Researchers were astounded to discover that the megalith travelled over 450 miles to its resting place in Wiltshire, England. What does this revelation mean for our understanding of Neolithic peoples? 15/08/2024