Culture news What ties Spain's Holy Week celebrations to America's KKK? Although the origin of the Spanish Holy Week is medieval, at the end of the 19th century white supremacists in the United States began to wear costumes very similar to those of the Nazarenes. Popular historian and TV presenter David Botello tells Euronews about the reasons why. 17/04/2025
Cinema French cinema finally examines slavery and its colonial chapters For years, French cinema has ignored stories that dealt with France’s colonial history, but something is now changing. 17/04/2025
Culture news Has the ancient Macedonian capital city of Lyncus been discovered? Archaeologists believe they have discovered the birthsite of Alexander the Great’s grandmother in North Macedonia. 16/04/2025
Culture news Dinosaur tracks found while filming documentary in Sardinia Traces of a bipedal dinosaur from around 165 million years ago were found in Ogliastra during the filming of a documentary. The exceptional discovery sheds light on the animals that lived on the island during the Middle Jurassic. 12/04/2025
Culture news April Fools' Day: What are its origins and how do Europeans celebrate? April Fools' Day: Why do we collectively try to mess with others on 1 April, and how do different countries celebrate this festival of foolishness? 01/04/2025
Culture news Versailles makes its private parts public to celebrate Third Republic The Château de Versailles is honouring an overlooked heritage — and the highly symbolic role played by the former royal residence in the life of French democracy even today. 30/03/2025
Silk Road Adventures Ulugh Beg: The Silk Road ruler who mapped the stars In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we discover how Ulugh Beg, a 15th-century ruler and scholar, transformed Samarkand into a centre of astronomical excellence, leaving a legacy that continues to shape modern science. 25/03/2025
Modern Nomads How Kazakh Jewellers are giving tradition a modern polish In partnership with MDQ In this episode of Modern Nomads, we dive deep into the world of Kazakh jewellery, uncovering its hidden gems. We explore how contemporary jewellers strike a brilliant balance between traditional ornaments and modern fashion trends, transforming their artistry into a thriving business. 19/03/2025
Silk Road Adventures Samarkand’s Silk Road legacy: From ancient murals to the revival of silk paper In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we uncover Samarkand’s enduring legacy—where Silk Road traders once gathered, artisans still craft silk paper, and ancient murals reveal lost civilisations. 19/03/2025
Culture news The human face remains found in Spain that could rewrite pre-history The discovery is particularly important as it places the arrival of the first populations in Europe before the 'Homo antecessors', whose remains date back approximately 860,000 years. It is a key piece in understanding the evolution of humans on the continent. 14/03/2025
Travel News A journey through time: The world’s most beautiful railway bridges These amazing feats of engineering allow trains to navigate the steepest valleys and cross the deepest rivers. 04/03/2025
Moments My Interrail trip took me through 200 years of train travel A European family train trek showed me the pros and cons of modern rail travel - here's where we need to go next. 01/03/2025
Design Scotland honours witch hunt victims with new tartan design Discover the way to commemorate the Witchcraft Act’s many victims in Scotland through a “living memorial”. 26/02/2025
Culture news Syria's iconic Queen Zenobia faces removal from school curriculum Syria's Ministry of Education has announced sweeping changes to the school curriculum, including the removal of any reference to symbols of the former regime, including the national anthem. Syrian Queen Zenobia is also one of the casualties. 23/02/2025
Art 19th century England comes to life in this photo collection Some of the oldest landscape photographs of England have been acquired by Historic England, providing a glimpse into the country in the 19th century. 21/02/2025
Culture news Is the Great Wall of China 300 years older than previously thought? A newly uncovered section of the Great Wall of China in the late Western Zhou Dynasty, dating back nearly 3,000 years, suggests the structure's origins are three centuries older than previously thought. 19/02/2025
Residences Old train stations transformed into luxury hotels are just the ticket Fancy sleeping in a Pullman carriage or a former ticket office? Hop on board Europe’s luxurious train hotels. 16/02/2025
Tech News AI gives first tantalising look inside a 2,000- year-old Roman scroll The scroll was discovered in the town of Herculaneum, a town destroyed in the volcanic eruption that buried neighbouring Pompeii. 05/02/2025
Culture news Historic English castle with links to Gunpowder Plot goes up for sale An English castle has gone on sale after being in the same family for more than 700 years. Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire even comes with its own village where 200 residents live. 29/01/2025
Culture news India offers $1million to whoever deciphers this 5,300-year-old script Archeologists and linguists, assemble! An eye-wateringly huge prize awaits whoever can decipher a 5,300-year-old Indus language. 23/01/2025