Scenes Meet the children shining a spotlight on China’s ancient operatic tradition In partnership with Media City "Cantonese opera differs from movies because movies can have many takes. But in Cantonese Opera, every move that looks easy actually is very hard to perform with finesse." 09/10/2023
No Comment WATCH: Crowds gather in Spain for historic dance on stilts People gathered in the Spanish town of Anguiano to see the Dance of the Stilts, an event held since the 17th century. 03/10/2023
Climate Now Can this 300-year-old landscape survive another 300 years? In partnership with Copernicus Climate Now visits the Sanssouci Palace and Gardens in Potsdam, Germany, a world heritage site under threat from climate change. Droughts, heatwaves, and heavy rain are all taking their toll on this historic 300-hundred-year-old landscape. Can it survive for another 300 years? 18/09/2023
Culture news European Heritage Days: What to see and do for free this September You can visit museums free of charge and participate in fascinating cultural workshops in 50 European countries. 15/09/2023
Living Native tribes are inspiring each other at these summer climate camps Native nations on the frontlines of climate change have created a ‘supporting web’ to share knowledge and access US funds. 29/08/2023
Culture news Cultural vandalism: Another Italian monument defaced in Florence The series of cultural vandalism incidents across Italy continues... 24/08/2023
Culture news British Museum sacks staff member over missing and stolen items The museum says the pieces include "gold jewellery and gems of semi-precious stones and glass dating from the 15th Century BC to the 19th Century AD". 17/08/2023
Culture news "Eco-vandalism" law expected to pass in Italian Parliament In response to the most recent act of vandalism, Italian Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano said the government is one step closer to passing the so-called “eco-vandalism” law. 09/08/2023
Smart Regions The mills and fountains of Porto Santo brought back to life In partnership with the European Commission In this episode of Smart Regions, discover the European project to restore the island of Porto Santo, which is reviving its cultural heritage by rehabilitating its windmills and public fountains. A reconnection with the past for a unique tourist experience. 31/07/2023
Culture news Ancient Greek altar discovered in Sicily Archaeologists believe the altar was used for family worship and dates back over 2,000 years at the height of Sicily's Hellenic period. 04/07/2023
Culture news Five unique European music traditions you may not know about From Slovakian bagpipes to poetic duelling in Cyrpus, Europe has a lot of enchanting musical traditions. #WorldMusicDay. 21/06/2023
No Comment WATCH: Rope bridges preserving the Inca heritage Every June, communities in the Cusco region, capital of the Inca empire, join efforts in making ropes out of q’oya plants to renovate the Q'eswachaka bridge. 20/06/2023
Design Barcelona FC play last game at Camp Nou stadium ahead of revamp It has been a theatre of dreams for some or a cauldron of nightmares for others. Now, after more than more than six decades, football drama finally ended at Barcelona's legendary Camp Nou with the stadium shutting for a major refit. 30/05/2023
Culture news How the EU is supporting Europe's film industry at Cannes this year Fourteen films currently presenting at this year's Cannes Film Festival have received support from the European Commission. 21/05/2023
Culture news Ukrainian songbird installations sing in Liverpool for Eurovision 2023 Twelve "Soloveiko Songbirds" from different regions of Ukraine have travelled to Liverpool to contribute their song to the audiences at Eurovision. 12/05/2023
Smart Regions Explore the cultural heritage and beauty of Gozo's Cittadella In partnership with the European Commission In this episode of Smart Regions, we explore how an EU-funded restoration project helped bring Gozo's magnificent Cittadella back to life and reveal hidden treasures from its past. 08/05/2023
Scenes Meet Egypt's musical maestro bringing passionate voices together In partnership with Media City In partnership with Media City 01/05/2023
France Massive wooden base for Notre Dame spire successfully installed Four years after the fire of the cathedral in Paris, a project is underway to install a new spire. 15/04/2023
Culture news Vatican returns Parthenon fragments to Greece The ecumenical "donation" by the Vatican furthers a campaign to press the British Museum to hand back a collection of sculptures taken from the ancient site in Athens more than 200 years ago. 25/03/2023
No Comment Muslims in Jerusalem celebrate first day of Ramadan Thousands of Muslims have gathered in Jerusalem's Old City to celebrate the beginning of Ramadan. 24/03/2023