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How Uzbekistan's deserts shaped settlements, beliefs and daily life

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Ancient fortresses, sacred monuments and reclaimed steppe landscapes reveal how people adapted to life across Uzbekistan's deserts, where water has long determined settlement and survival.

Culture news

Lost for words: How modern languages were formed from ancient dialects

According to a study published in the journal Science, today's spoken languages are the legacy of a handful that survived a major "language bottleneck" in the past.

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Major find in Hitler's birthplace: bone leads to mass graves

A girl finds a bone while playing. The discovery turns into an archaeological sensation: in Braunau am Inn, remains of at least 120 young men have been found. Experts call it an exceptional find for Central Europe.

Culture Series

Inside Uzbekistan's flagship Centre of Islamic Civilisation

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Welcoming thousands of daily visitors alongside international delegations, Uzbekistan's Centre of Islamic Civilisation is highlighting the region's historic contributions to European mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.

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Armoured fighters storm Denmark’s Spøttrup Castle for IMCF world championship

Nearly 600 armoured fighters from 30 countries have gathered at Denmark's Spøttrup Castle for the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championship, turning one of Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval fortresses into an arena for full-contact historical combat.

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Historic Italian theatres vying for UNESCO's World Heritage status

Eighteen historic condominium-style theatres across Italy's Marche, Emilia Romagna and Umbria regions are seeking to be recognised by UNESCO and are hoping for a place on its prestigious World Heritage List.

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Former 1910s cinema in San Sebastián transformed into stunning hotel

Guests entering the Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián will pass under the former filmhouse’s proscenium arch.

Culture news

Rock opera: Tosca prepares to run at Austria's St Margarethen quarry

Rehearsals for Tosca at Austria's St Margarethen Quarry are underway, opening an evocative journey into Puccini's Rome, where light and shadow meet faith and revolution.

Culture news

Cave lost for millennia resurfaces with untouched secrets

A prehistoric cave found near Foreidis in northern Israel is offering a rare glimpse into a little-known phase of human evolution. Sealed for hundreds of thousands of years, the site preserves tools, animal remains and evidence of prolonged occupation.

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Forgotten fossil turns out to be Antarctica's first dinosaur

A vertebra discovered by British scientists in 1985 has been identified as the first dinosaur fossil found in Antarctica, shedding new light on how these animals spread across the southern hemisphere.

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Human DNA over 2,000 years old found in caves in Spain and Portugal

A research team based in Cáceres has found human DNA more than 2,000 years old on cave walls in Spain and Portugal, a discovery that could transform the study of prehistory.

Art

National Portrait Gallery removes artwork after Churchill controversy

The London-based museum has faced controversy over a video installation blaming Winston Churchill for a colonial-era famine in India.

Earth News

More than 150 shipwrecks discovered beneath Gibraltar waters

Researchers have identified more than 150 archaeological sites, including over 130 shipwrecks, in the Bay of Gibraltar, revealing centuries of maritime history beneath one of the world's busiest waterways.

Silk Road Adventures

Flea markets and antique spaces keep history in circulation

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Collectors, sellers and restorers are giving new life to historical objects through flea markets, antique salons and private museums.

Culture news

Rare medieval notebook found in Paderborn latrine

Archaeologists have found a medieval notebook in a former latrine in Paderborn. The well-preserved leather, wood and wax object may shed new light on daily life in the 13th and 14th centuries.

Qatar in Motion

Preserving Qatar’s Cultural Heritage

In partnership with Media City

Qatar is racing towards the future, and it's taking its past along. In this episode of Qatar in Motion, we step inside Al Khater House.

Cinema

Beyond 'Disclosure Day': Steven Spielberg’s most underrated movies

Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' has a strong box office opening despite mixed reviews. Felt alienated by it or looking to revisit / discover some of the director's filmography? The Euronews Culture team shares their picks of Spielberg’s underrated gems.

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Sensational find: Iron Age Celtic tomb unearthed in Hesse

During surveys for a solar park in Hesse, archaeologists uncovered a Celtic princely tomb with exceptional grave goods near Bad Camberg, a find of European significance, according to Hesse’s state archaeologist Udo Recker.

Europe News

Polish Deputy PM meets Ukraine's Kyrylo Budanov amid UPA scandal

The Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) is believed by Ukrainians to be a key pillar behind their independence, while Warsaw accuses it of carrying out "genocide" against Poles between 1943-45.

Culture news

Lazio’s Maremma cowboys between tradition and innovation

For centuries, the buttero was central to livestock and rural life in the Maremma between Lazio and Tuscany. Though the trade is fading, new horsemen keep the region's history and identity alive.