Theo Farrant

Culture news

7 things you should know about Prince Frederik: Denmark's future king

Transitioning from a rebellious teenager to a popular family man, Crown Prince Frederik is soon-to-be king of Denmark following Queen Margrethe II's surprise abdication.

2 January 2024

Lifestyle

Take a look at Romania's spectacular Dancing Bears Festival

Rooted in a centuries-old Moldavian tradition, participants, clad in bearskins passed down through generations, march and dance to the beat of drums.

2 January 2024

Art

These are the best European art exhibitions to see in 2024

Yoko Ono's art activism, Roy Lichtenstein's pop art revolution, and Frans Hals' 17th-century portrait magic are all set to dazzle Europe in 2024.

1 January 2024

Culture news

In Memoriam 2023: The arts and entertainment stars we lost this year

From beloved "Friends" star Matthew Perry to style icon Jane Birkin, Euronews Culture remembers the arts and entertainment stars who died this year.

30 December 2023

Culture news

In Memoriam 2023: A look back at the music icons who died this year

From the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" Tina Turner, to the iconic lead singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, here are some of the musical legends that we lost this year and who will be greatly missed.

30 December 2023

Art

Long-lost amusement park designed by Dalí and Haring reopens in LA

Dali, Haring, Basquiat... In 1987, these famous artists all created attractions for Luna Luna, an amusement park that opened in Germany for a few weeks. More than 30 years later, the park has been reassembled in Los Angeles.

29 December 2023

Culture news

Gaston Glock, the Austrian developer of the Glock handgun, dies at 94

Established in 1963 near Vienna, Glock's company revolutionised small arms, expanding globally with a U.S. subsidiary in 1985.

28 December 2023

Food and Drink

10 must-follow foodie accounts to elevate your cooking skills

As more food enthusiasts turn to Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube for quick and visually appealing recipe videos, here are some top-tier accounts you should be following for mouth-watering tips.

21 December 2023

Culture news

These are the most memorable celebrity fashion moments of 2023

As we bid farewell to yet another year, let's take a stroll down memory lane, revisiting some of the most iconic and memorable celebrity fashion looks from 2023.

18 December 2023

Culture news

Mobo Awards 2024: Stormzy and Little Simz dominate nominations

Stormzy and Little Simz lead the nominations for the upcoming Mobo Awards, each up for four top awards.

15 December 2023

Culture news

Belgian home unveils long-lost stolen Pompeii artefact after 50 years

In the quaint Belgian village of Herzele, a father and his son were taken aback when an artefact that had adorned their stairwell for half a century turned out to be a long-lost, highly valuable piece from Pompeii.

15 December 2023

Art

Oprah Winfrey portrait unveiled at the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery

Oprah Winfrey commissioned portrait artist Shawn Michael Warren to paint her portrait after seeing one of his latest works he helped co-create: a life-size mural of Winfrey in Chicago's West loop.

14 December 2023

Culture news

Roman home with "unparalleled" mosaic unearthed near Colosseum

The Italian Culture Ministry describes the more than 2,000-year-old Roman domus as a true "authentic treasure."

14 December 2023

Culture news

Alicia Keys gives impromptu performance at London's St Pancras station

Keys was "on fire" as she performed a string of her hits on Sir Elton John's piano at St. Pancras International Station.

13 December 2023

Culture news

Check out these "remarkable gems" from English heritage's 2023 list

Out of the 227 sites added to the English Heritage List in 2023, Historic England has curated a selection of the most extraordinary places for you to explore today.

13 December 2023

Culture news

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' star, dies aged 61

Known for his instantly recognisable deep voice, Braugher's career spanned gritty drama and modern comedy, earning him critical acclaim and accolades, including two Emmys

13 December 2023

Art

Madrid's Prado Museum reveals the hidden backside of art masterpieces

A new exhibition at Madrid's Prado museum is throwing a spotlight on the reverse side of around 100 paintings, letting visitors see labels, seals and sketches that are usually hidden from view.

12 December 2023

Art

Celebrated Italian sculptor Jago unveils new artwork in Naples

Celebrated Italian sculptor Jago, nicknamed the "modern-day Michelangelo", has unveiled his new artwork based on the story of Narcissus.

12 December 2023

Art

Exhibition of 'Accidentally Wes Anderson' photographs opens in London

The Accidentally Wes Anderson Exhibition in South Kensington, London, is the latest manifestation of a social media phenomenon that began six years ago when Wally Koval, a self-proclaimed "nerd" and "Anderson fan-boy," launched an Instagram account with the same name.

11 December 2023

Culture news

From boomers to zoomers: A simple guide to each generational cohort

Whatever language you speak it seems certain words, terms or acronyms have successfully crossed linguistic borders, like LGBTi for example. You've no doubt heard of millennials, Gen Z and boomers before... but what exactly do they mean? Here's our mini-guide to being in the know.

10 December 2023