Culture news

Miniature book by Charlotte Bronte goes up for sale at $1.25 million

The book is being sold on behalf of an anonymous seller "who wishes to make certain of the work's future preservation."

22/04/2022

Culture news

'Speaking to the soul': Kyiv Symphony Orchestra starts European tour

The Kyiv Symphony Orchestra will be performing for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine

21/04/2022

Culture news

Meet France's tallest man who became a viral sensation on TikTok

His height is impressive as the number of people who follow him on TikTok. Meet Vincent Pourchot: France's tallest man, professional basketball player and viral internet sensation

21/04/2022

Culture news

The guitar which broke up Oasis goes up for auction in Paris

The destruction of the red Gibson guitar was a ‘cult moment’ in music history according to the auctioneer.

20/04/2022

Art

Never before seen Basquiat's go on display in intimate exhibition

The family of Jean-Michel Basquiat unveils new intimate exhibit of the artist with more than 200 never before seen works

19/04/2022

Culture news

Russian street artist promotes peace with Ukraine despite backlash

For 84-year-old Russian artist, Vladimir Ovchinnikov, his street art has the power to promote peace. But that's not without clear opposition from his local community.

19/04/2022

Culture news

20 of the most powerful pictures taken during the Russia-Ukraine war

Over the last two months, photographers have been putting their lives on the line to capture the realities of the war inflicting upon Ukraine by Russia. Here is a look at 20 of the most powerful photographs taken during the conflict.

19/04/2022

No Comment

Unoccupied car rolls across road and into river in Riga

An unoccupied car rolled across a busy road and into the Daugava River in Riga, Latvia, on April 14, according to police.

18/04/2022

Culture news

Filipino Catholic devotees whip themselves in brutal Easter ritual

While most Catholics in the Philippines spend Good Friday at church or with family, others go to more extreme lengths to atone for their sins

15/04/2022

Art

Meet the French street artist spraying the walls of Kyiv

Paris-based graffiti artist C215 has been tagging his stencilled work around the streets of war-torn Kyiv, to show his support for Ukraine

15/04/2022

Design

Design exhibition explores how football became the beautiful game

Sport meets design at the major new exhibition 'Designing the Beautiful Game' at London's Design Museum.

14/04/2022

Culture news

'Kulning': The art behind the ancient Scandinavian cow herding call

Kulning is a vocal technique which developed in central Sweden in the Middle Ages, used to call cattle back to small seasonal farms. Today, it's become an art form in its own right.

14/04/2022

Nature

This animal sanctuary is saving baby lambs from the Easter table

Lamb is a traditional Easter dish in Italy but one animal rights activist wants to change that.

14/04/2022

Tech News

Artificial fingertip gives robots a near-human sense of touch

Researchers say giving machines the ability to feel surfaces could make robots more dexterous and improve prosthetic hands.

09/04/2022

The Cube

Fact-check: Viral video does not prove Bucha killings were staged

Russian state media broadcast the video, falsely claiming it was proof that the Bucha killings were staged.

08/04/2022

Culture news

Meet the gay stylists playing a key role in Spain’s Holy Week

Despite being heavily involved in the most famous, theatrical and rapturous Holy Week in the world, the LGBT+ community in southern Spain are continually relegated to the margins

08/04/2022

Culture news

Ukraine's Eurovision entry perform for Ukrainian refugees in Jerusalem

Kalush Orchestra, the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, put on a special performance for Ukrainian refugees in Jerusalem

06/04/2022

Food and Drink

How has the Russia-Ukraine war devastated Ecuador's banana industry?

It seems like a strange question but Ecuador is the world's largest banana exporter, and the sector has been hammered by the war in Ukraine.

06/04/2022

Culture news

Ballet for Peace unites Ukrainian and Russian dancers in Naples

Among the stars at the event was prima ballerina Olga Smirnova, who quit the Bolshoi last month and is now dancing with the Dutch National Ballet.

05/04/2022

Tech News

This new bot on wheels can stand up like a human and drive like a car

The Swiss company hopes its robot could be used by rescue teams in dangerous environments.

30/03/2022