Destinations

Is Birmingham the UK's most underrated city?

Often reduced to its industrial past and setting of TV show Peaky Blinders, Birmingham deserves more praise than it gets. We find out why.

20/04/2022

Culture news

Monte Carlo Opera hires Russian soprano after anti-war statement

The singer was previously dropped by the Metropolitan Opera in New York over her stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine but she has since apologised for being unclear.

15/04/2022

Culture news

How a ceramic rooster became a symbol of resistance in Ukraine

The distinctive pottery ornament was somehow left undamaged on a kitchen shelf of a bombed building.

11/04/2022

Ukraine

Stand Up for Ukraine event raises more than ten billion euros

The official international fundraising effort came as stars from stars from film, TV, sports and music signed up to a social media campaign to support Ukraine.

09/04/2022

Cult

Unique sound: Balkan Trafik Festival is back for 2022

In this episode, Cult travels to Serbia ahead of this month's Balkan Trafik Festival in Belgium to meet some of this year's groups and artists.

07/04/2022

Qatar 365

From dhow boats to desert camping: Revitalising Qatari traditions

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 discovers Qatar's rich traditions from desert camping to the country's classic dhow boats.

06/04/2022

Partner content

Ramadan: How is the month observed in the UAE, Egypt and Malaysia?

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

We explore Ramadan traditions in three very different countries: the UAE, Egypt and Malaysia.

04/04/2022

Travel News

How to be prepared for culture shock as a digital nomad

When you are past the honeymoon phase, all the changes in your life can feel overwhelming. But there are ways to get ahead of the stress before you even leave.

30/03/2022

Destinations

Discover these iconic European shopfronts without spending any money

Shopfronts can easily go unnoticed as we go about our busy lives, but these colourful stores bring European cities to life.

29/03/2022

Culture news

Italy ready to rebuild bombed Mariupol theatre

Ukraine say the theatre was hit by a Russian airstrike on Wednesday while people sheltered there from bombardments. Russia denied striking the theatre.

18/03/2022

Culture news

Creative industries put pressure on Brussels over ticket resales

A group of 150 organisations representing Europe's creative industries are lobbying Brussels to clamp down on "exploitative" ticket resale market

14/03/2022

Culture news

Dancers resign from Russian Bolshoi ballet over Ukraine

The pair, who are Italian and Brazilian nationals, cite the war in Ukraine as they exit the Russian cultural institution.

08/03/2022

Art

'This is our story': Lviv museums move to protect Ukrainian heritage

Museums in the western city are taking steps to protect art and literature telling the story of Ukraine from potential Russian bombardment.

07/03/2022

Culture news

Europe's museums, big and small, grapple with cultural restitution

Europe's museums, big and small, grapple with cultural restitution and returning artefacts to the places they came from.

05/03/2022

Culture news

President Zelenskyy: The actor now playing the role of a lifetime

Four years ago Volodymyr Zelenskyy was one of Ukraine's best-loved comedians, an actor with a hit show and few, if any, political aspirations. Now he's leading his country as its president and standing up to Russia.

02/03/2022

Culture news

Russian opera singer Anna Netrebko suspends performances

Netrebko was originally scheduled to perform on Wednesday evening at Hamburg's Elbe Philharmonic but her concert has been postponed until September 2022.

01/03/2022

Culture news

Leonardo DiCaprio is latest star to support Ukraine

DiCaprio joins Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher as latest celebrities to donate money to the Ukrainian cause.

25/02/2022

Culture news

Two more British cultural institutions cut ties with BP

'The tide is turning' as more British cultural institutions cut ties with BP. This week the National Portrait Gallery and Scottish Ballet said they're ending their sponsorship deals over fossil fuel concerns.

23/02/2022

Melting Pot Culture

Inside Alserkal Avenue: The home of Dubai’s melting pot art community

A block of streets lined with warehouses and units converted into galleries, cafes and even fitness centres, this inclusive space offers an annual programme of free events

23/02/2022

Culture news

Korean stars BTS head back on tour as parent company profits surge

Korean pop stars BTS announce they're going back on tour this year, as their parent company Hybe announces a surge in profits despite the COVID pandemic.

23/02/2022