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Design unveiled for London slavery memorial

Six artists were shortlisted to create a London memorial to victims of the transatlantic slave trade. Now, after a public vote, the final design has been revealed.

Culture news

Olympic superfans: Business booms in Paris for memorabilia traders

For the first time in Olympic Games history, trinket collectors have their own official trading space. For many, treasuring Olympic memorabilia is a gold medal sport in itself.

Culture news

UNESCO adds Germany's Schwerin Castle to world heritage list

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is nearing the end of its annual session to discuss new sites to add to its prestigious heritage list. Some exciting landmarks have been added but others have been put at risk.

Culture news

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

With sixty recognised sites, Italy is the country with the highest number of UNESCO heritage sites.

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Culture news

'I'm a believer' says UN chief as Media Cities network lights up Braga

Teeming with artists and energy, the XVI annual UCCN conference seeks to improve cultural life across the globe. But did you know it existed?

Food and Drink

Neapolitan pizza makers reveal the true secret of their success

The Neapolitan pizza, a timeless classic, is famous worldwide for its simple yet exquisite ingredients. With a slightly charred crust, tasty tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, it epitomizes the saying 'less is more.'

Lifestyle

How do European countries celebrate US Independence Day?

Happy Fourth of July to Americans everywhere! If you happen to be in Europe, you might be wondering where and how you can celebrate.

Culture news

Ex-British Museum boss wants foreigners to pay to see UK artefacts

The British Museum, Tate Modern and Science Museum are among the UK cultural institutions being encouraged to charge foreign visitors to see their treasures.

Culture news

Spain catalogues more than 5,000 items stolen during Franco's reign

A list of over 5,000 art items seized by the Franco regime have been published by the Spanish government so they can be returned to their original owners’ descendants.

Culture news

Major renovations lead nominations for UK Museum of the Year 2024

The shortlist for the UK’s Museum of the Year has been announced, bringing together a range of institutions which have recently gone through major revamps.

Scenes

WATCH: The Andean weaver preserving her vibrant handcrafting heritage

In partnership with Media City

Celeste Valero crafts exquisite textiles using traditional handcrafting techniques

Culture news

The crooked tale of Britain's 'wonkiest' watering hole

An 18th century British pub will be returned to its former leaning legacy following a fire and its subsequent demolition last year.

Scenes

WATCH: The puppet master fanning the flames of traditional shadow theatre

In partnership with Media City

After watching his first-ever performance as a child, Ida Bagus Putera Baruna was mesmerised by Indonesia’s ancient Wayang theatre

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.

Culture news

Swiss auction offers look inside private lives of the Savoy dynasty

An upcoming auction, set to take place at Genève Enchères from 18 September, will pull back the curtain on one of the most famous dynasties in all of Europe.

Art

German tourist damages Florence's Neptune Fountain to take photo

Police say a tourist from Berlin climbed the 16th-century monument in central Florence, inflicting damages estimated at €5,000

Eco-Innovation

This medieval cathedral is about to install solar panels on its roof

Across Europe, historic buildings are balancing heritage and climate action by turning to solar power.

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Watch: the baguette gets UN world heritage status

The humble baguette - the crunchy ambassador for French baking around the world - has been added to the UN’s list of intangible cultural heritage.

Culture news

Shine on: Campaigners save London's historic gas lamps

A 200-year-old nightly ritual nearly became history, but campaigners forced local government to drop plans to replace gas-powered lamps in London.

Cult

European Film Academy highlights 35 legendary film locations

From the Trevi Fountain in Rome to the Notting Hill Bookshop in London, via the Institut Lumière in Lyon and Babelsberg Studio in Potsdam, these are the treasures of European film culture.

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