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Culture Re-View: What was the Battle of the Boyne?

In Northern Ireland, some unionists commemorate the 1690 Battle of the Boyne when the Protestant King William III defeated Catholic King James II. Outside of the country, some Apple users continue to wonder why the date is noted in their calendars.

12/07/2023

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Prada kicks off collaboration with China Women's football team

The luxury Italian fashion house has announced its partnership with the Chinese Women’s National Football Team ahead of the sporting event kicking off on 20 July.

11/07/2023

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Culture Re-View: Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' published

On July 11, 1960, the world famous novel was released, instantly captivating readers and cementing its position as a timeless classic in American literature.

11/07/2023

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History made as first transgender woman crowned Miss Netherlands

Rikkie Valerie Kollé took the top prize at the Dutch beauty pageant for the first time in the competition's 94 year history.

10/07/2023

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Riga Biennial cancelled over organisers ties to Russia

The Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art in Latvia was set to open in August after a year-long postponement.

10/07/2023

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John Galliano's designs go on display in Paris

As a private collection of the British fashion designer's pieces are spotlighted in the French capital, Euronews Culture asks if it's possible to separate a talent from their opinions.

10/07/2023

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Culture Re-View: Lady Godiva rides through Coventry

On this day in 1040, the historical figure is said to have ridden on horseback through the streets of Coventry in order to gain a remission on harsh taxes imposed by her husband, Leofric, the Earl of Mercia.

10/07/2023

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Paris Fashion: The best haute couture on show this week

This week began with civil unrest raging across France forcing some some high end labels to cancel shows and events, Nonetheless, Paris fashion's Couture Week has been hailed as one of the best yet.

07/07/2023

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Chloé Creative Director Gabriela Hearst to exit French luxury brand

After months of speculation, the Uruguayan-born 46-year-old has confirmed she's leaving the French luxury label after a tenure of just three years.

07/07/2023

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See Björk’s swan dress and Sam Smith's latex suit at new exhibition

REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion will celebrate over 300 young designers at an upcoming show at the capital's Design Museum.

05/07/2023

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Culture Re-View: The Beatles accused of snubbing Imelda Marcos

On this day in 1966, the Fab Four inadvertantly snubbed the wife of the Philippines' president, causing outrage across the Asian nation.

04/07/2023

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Culture Re-View: John Logie Baird reaches a television milestone

On this day in 1928, the television pioneer demonstrated the world's first colour transmission.

03/07/2023

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Eternal style icon - Princess Diana's legendary fashion sense explored

The late, great royal would have turned 62 on 1 July, had she lived. Euronews Culture looks into why she has always remained such an inspiration for designers and fashionistas across the globe.

01/07/2023

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Oscar winning actor Alan Arkin dies at 89

Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin has died at the age of 89

30/06/2023

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Barbie’s marketing team go to new lengths to push awaited movie

Since the Barbie movie was announced, starring Margot Robbie as the title character, fans have been waiting impatiently and, as we get closer to its 21 July release, the promotion team are going overboard in their attempts to turn the world pink.

30/06/2023

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Rammstein's Berlin HQ vandalised

The heavy metal band's property was attacked following ongoing allegations of sexual assaulted levelled against frontman Till Lindemann.

29/06/2023

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Dual Paris exhibitions celebrate life and times of Catherine Deneuve

Two exhibitions charting the French actress' decades-long career will be on show at the Galerie de l’Instant in the 3rd arrondissement and at the Hôtel Lutetia on the Left Bank until October.

29/06/2023

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Shein under fire again after controversial influencer factory visit

A group of influencers have faced criticism after posting videos from a paid trip to a factory in China owned by the much maligned fast fashion retailer.

28/06/2023

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'Quiet luxury' is the trend du jour - but how long will it last?

The trend - also known as 'stealth wealth' - is the financial elite's practice of wearing expensive, often very simple clothing only recognisable by fellow mega-rich people, but where did it come from and will it die down now mere mortals are catching on?

28/06/2023

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Culture Re-View: Fantasy meets puppets as Labyrinth is released

On this day 37 years ago, the classic movie was released in the U.S., but it took some time to achieve the cult status it boasts today

27/06/2023