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Berlin
fromTravel + Leisure
1 minute ago

This City Is One of Europe's Best-kept Secrets-with Sparkling Hotels, Fascinating Museums, and a Rich Sense of History

Andrassy Avenue symbolizes Budapest's historical significance and transformation, showcasing its political and commercial evolution since the late 19th century.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 hours ago

The United States damages millennia-old archaeological site with explosives to build the border wall

The U.S. crackdown on migration from Mexico has destroyed a sacred site shared by both countries. Explosions were heard last weekend on Cuchuma Hill as part of construction work on the border wall.
Mission District
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

On the shoulders of giants: roaming among England's famous chalk figures

The Long Man may be Anglo-Saxon in origin; the shape is similar to the design on a buckle discovered in Kent in 1964 by the archaeologist Sonia Chadwick Hawkes, which probably represents the god Odin (or Woden).
History
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 hours ago

In Spain, a request to move Picasso's famous Guernica' to the Basque Country sparks national row

The Basque government has made the transfer of Picasso's painting a matter of regional pride, viewing it as a gesture of historical remembrance and symbolic reparation toward the Basque people.
Arts
#iran
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

How US, Israel are waging a war on Iranian culture, education

US and Israel's attacks on Iran aim to destroy Iranian cultural identity and heritage, resulting in significant damage to educational and cultural sites.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

How US, Israel are waging a war on Iranian culture, education

US and Israel's attacks on Iran aim to destroy Iranian cultural identity and heritage, resulting in significant damage to educational and cultural sites.
fromNature
17 hours ago

How DNA forensics is transforming studies of ancient manuscripts

"It had its own biography, its own deep history. It seemed like an archaeological site between covers," recalls Stinson, who is now a medievalist at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.
History
NYC music
from48 hills
11 hours ago

What's up at the Black Cat? Great jazz, for one - 48 hills

The Black Cat Jazz Supper Club revives the rich jazz history of the Tenderloin neighborhood, showcasing performances in a modern yet inviting setting.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

'Born and Buried in Brooklyn' celebrates the borough's legendary composers with winds, strings and song * Brooklyn Paper

A concert titled 'Born and Buried in Brooklyn' celebrates composers Gershwin, Copland, and Bernstein, showcasing Brooklyn's rich musical heritage.
#architecture
Renovation
fromRemodelista
2 weeks ago

Aurignac House France: A Rural Renovation by Les Ateliers Permanents

A medieval house in Aurignac, France was transformed into a modern home through careful rehabilitation and adaptation by Les Ateliers Permanents.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
2 weeks ago

Aurignac House France: A Rural Renovation by Les Ateliers Permanents

A medieval house in Aurignac, France was transformed into a modern home through careful rehabilitation and adaptation by Les Ateliers Permanents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Navajo Nation: the fight for cultural survival photo essay

Virginia Brown, a 69-year-old elder, recalls her traumatic experience: 'I was forced into a boarding school when I was six years old. They cut off all our long hair and washed our mouths out with soap if they caught us speaking Navajo.'
Social justice
Writing
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

A 1960s Trip to Switzerland Changed My Mother's Life-So We Went Back, Together

A mother and daughter retrace a transformative summer in Switzerland, exploring memories and significant places from the mother's past.
Canada news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

This 185-mile Drive Is One of North America's Prettiest-and It Has National Park Access, Small Towns, and Ocean Views

The Cabot Trail is a scenic 185-mile drive in Nova Scotia, showcasing the region's diverse cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Mexican art world protests over plan to send Frida Kahlo masterpieces to Spain

The export of a significant Mexican art collection to Spain has caused outrage among cultural professionals in Mexico.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 days ago

Bronze Age shield returns to Scotland for the first time since 1791

An exceptional Bronze Age shield is returning to Scotland for a new exhibition after being in London since 1791.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
2 days ago

7 wonders of Ireland for 2026

Ireland offers seven magical wonders, blending stunning landscapes with rich cultural heritage, ideal for travelers seeking both popular and lesser-known destinations.
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

The Monumental Impact of Indian Miniature Painting

Indian miniature painting showcases diverse styles and themes, reflecting the tastes of royal courts across the Indian subcontinent from 1630 to the early 19th century.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Bob Dylan Painted 6 Iconic Sites Along Route 66, and I Took a Road Trip to See Them All

"The architecture, the landscape, the environment along the route has this mass appeal. It looks so American. It makes him feel more human to me, thinking about Dylan as a tourist."
Mission District
Paris food
fromThe Good Life France
3 days ago

Guide to Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie - The Good Life France

Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie is a village renowned for its rich pottery heritage, dating back to Gallo-Roman times, and has a vibrant artisan community.
Madrid food
fromCN Traveller
3 days ago

This is what it's like to embark on Spain's legendary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage - on horseback

The Camino Primitivo is a historic pilgrimage route in Galicia, attracting diverse pilgrims seeking spiritual experiences.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Behind the scenes in Mexico's largest Stations of the Cross procession, an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

The Passion of Christ reenactment in Iztapalapa is a significant cultural event, recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

SF Chinatown's historic Empress of China building being revived into cultural campus

The Empress of China building will be transformed into a cultural campus celebrating Chinese-American art, culture, and history.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Easter processions in Spain in pictures: from Seville to Zamora to Malaga

The Tamborada festival in Hellin, marked by drumming, has been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, attracting over 20,000 participants of all ages.
Madrid food
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
5 days ago

Unesco grants enhanced protection to 39 Lebanese heritage sites as war escalates

The designation prohibits the sites from being targeted or used for military purposes, with violations potentially constituting serious breaches of the 1954 Hague Convention and grounds for criminal responsibility.
Arts
London food
fromGrub Street
5 days ago

Playing the Diplomat

Ambassadors Clubhouse recreates a glamorous historical setting inspired by a real ambassador's home, blending cultural heritage with modern dining.
London
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

A major new museum will open in east London this month

V&A East Museum opens on April 18, 2026, in Stratford, enhancing the cultural landscape of East London.
History
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Commentary: From Columbus to Chavez: L.A.'s disappearing, disfigured and displaced statues

Statues in Los Angeles are frequently vandalized, stolen, or removed, reflecting changing perceptions of historical figures.
#climate-change
fromCornell Chronicle
6 days ago

Easter egg exhibit showcases Ukrainian program, culture at Cornell | Cornell Chronicle

"Bringing this exhibition to Cornell is important because it allows students to encounter Ukrainian culture not only through current events, but through a symbolic language that has been preserved for centuries."
Arts
#archaeology
Travel
fromForbes
6 days ago

10 Bewitching Photos Of Bhutan, 'Land Of The Thunder Dragon'

Bhutan is a unique kingdom known for its traditional culture, green cryptocurrency initiatives, and a focus on sustainable tourism.
#henry-moore
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Flock and awe: inside the big changes at Henry Moore's glorious sheep-filled Hoglands home

Henry Moore's rural retreat in Perry Green became a permanent cultural ecosystem dedicated to his artistic legacy and personal history.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Flock and awe: inside the big changes at Henry Moore's glorious sheep-filled Hoglands home

Henry Moore's rural retreat in Perry Green became a permanent cultural ecosystem dedicated to his artistic legacy and personal history.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 week ago

Footballer Erling Haaland Gifts Rare Viking Saga Manuscript to Hometown Library

Erling Haaland donated a rare 16th-century manuscript of Viking sagas to his hometown, ensuring public access at the Bryne library.
London food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Chic New Hotel in a Hidden-gem Neighborhood of London Has an Underground Cocktail Bar

The Newman hotel in Fitzrovia pays homage to historic creatives and bohemians through its design and decor.
Wellness
fromwww.cntraveller.com
1 week ago

These are the new beauty capitals of the world you should visit and what to buy when you get there

Emerging beauty capitals like Nairobi and Mexico City are redefining beauty through climate, culture, and heritage, offering unique products and experiences.
#brooklyn-museum
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Peterson Rich Office Designs Permanent Galleries for Brooklyn Museum's African Art Collection

Brooklyn
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Peterson Rich Office Designs Permanent Galleries for Brooklyn Museum's African Art Collection

Brooklyn Museum is extending its neoclassical building to include new galleries for its historic African art collection.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Museum To Open Permanent African Galleries On Third Floor

The Brooklyn Museum is renovating storage space into permanent galleries for its Arts of Africa collection, set to open in fall 2027.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

The Brooklyn Museum is creating new permanent galleries for its renowned African art collections

The Brooklyn Museum is renovating its Arts of Africa galleries to create a permanent exhibition space connecting it with the Ancient Egyptian collection.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Meet the Kerry Japanese artist bringing sean nos and Irish language to life for a new generation

Amano De Londra Miura showcased her stunning sean nós talents live on TV, putting the Irish language back on the map and highlighting its cultural importance.
London music
fromColossal
1 week ago

A Short Film Joins In the Timeless Swiss Masked Tradition of Silvesterchlausen

The ritual has been performed for at least 500 years, but nobody knows how or why it began. The ornately dressed mummers, in groups of six, polyphonically yodel and ring bells.
Arts
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Opinion: Before Taix becomes condos, a final toast to a vanishing Los Angeles

Taix is a grim reminder of L.A.'s insatiable appetite to destroy its own heritage, especially devastating to a certain milieu of writers and artists.
Paris food
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

These are the six L.A. restaurants added to the Michelin guide

Michelin's 2026 California guide includes six new Los Angeles restaurants, celebrating diverse cuisines and cultural heritage.
Silicon Valley food
fromEater LA
1 week ago

Perse Is the Most Ambitious New Persian Restaurant in Los Angeles

The Persian restaurant scene in Los Angeles reflects cultural heritage and adaptation, offering refined cuisine beyond traditional kebabs.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 week ago

From 'Game of Thrones' to 'Downton Abbey'-Iconic Costumes Go on View in Scotland

Costume Couture exhibition showcases 60 years of Cosprop's costumes from iconic films and series in Edinburgh this summer.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Mouse on Mars releasing Lee "Scratch" Perry collab LP 'Spatial, No Problem,' share "Rockcurry"

Mouse on Mars will release a collaborative album with Lee 'Scratch' Perry titled Spatial, No Problem on June 5.
Berlin food
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

Why Calabria Needs to Be on Your Italian Bucket List, According to Someone With Roots Here

Calabria is an unspoiled region in Southern Italy, offering authentic experiences, unique cuisine, and a rich cultural history away from mass tourism.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Despite Uncertainty, Gulf Art World Projects Normalcy

Cultural heritage faces threats amid ongoing conflicts, despite some museums and galleries remaining open.
fromVulture
1 week ago

BTS Is at a Tense Crossroads

BTS's 'Arirang' album takes its title from a centuries-old Korean folk song and is filled with nods to Korean luminaries and customs, yet is mostly delivered in English.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hurvin Anderson review this haunted, hazy, beautiful show is like stumbling through someone's memories

Anderson's washed out, hazy, heat-drenched take on figurative painting is him trying to figure it all out, to make sense of a senseless world.
Arts
Arts
fromUntapped New York
2 weeks ago

See a Forgotten Michelangelo Sculpture at The Met in NYC

A sculpture attributed to Michelangelo remained unrecognized for nearly a century before being displayed at The Met.
Paris food
fromThe Good Life France
2 weeks ago

Discover Grasse on the French Riviera - The Good Life France

Grasse, the most perfumed city in France, evolved from a leather tanning industry to a global perfume hub, rich in fragrance and history.
Books
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

With Gaza's Libraries in Ruins, Palestinians Fight to Preserve Historical Memory

Cultural and intellectual heritage in Gaza has suffered extensive damage due to the ongoing conflict, with libraries and archives facing significant destruction.
Portland food
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

In Seaside Paraty, Brazil, the Narrative Returns to Its Roots

Paraty preserves the cultures of pre-Columbian and enslaved African communities while showcasing its colonial heritage and natural beauty.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Meet the Dutch art detective who tracks down stolen masterpieces

Arthur Brand has recovered over 150 stolen artworks, often working on cases police cannot solve.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Lelo's New Freaky-Ass Detroit

Groove Pill's performance aimed to infuse Detroit's vibrant music culture into a New York club scene, showcasing the city's rich musical heritage.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

You Can Now Explore India on 5 New Luxury Train Tours

Through these iconic rail expeditions, guests can slow down, savor extraordinary landscapes, and immerse themselves in palaces, wildlife, cuisine, and culture-experiencing India's grandeur with comfort, elegance, and timeless hospitality.
Travel
London
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

This much-loved London museum has just taken the top spot as the UK's most popular attraction for the first time

The Natural History Museum in London attracted 7.1 million visitors in 2025, becoming the UK's most-visited attraction.
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

You can't design what you won't maintain

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one of the most idyllic cities in the Canary Islands. At its heart stands the jewel - the Auditorio. It's a place where talent from both worlds, New and Old, comes together. A theatre, opera, dance, and music heaven.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A Queer Inheritance by Michael Hall review the National Trust's LGBTQ history revealed

The National Trust was established in 1895, the year Oscar Wilde stood trial for gross indecency. Hall recreates the suffocating, hypocritical atmosphere of late 19th-century England; of London, in particular. But did hard-pressed queer Victorians create the National Trust? Not exactly. It's true that one of its founders, Octavia Hill, lived with a woman.
London politics
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Oakland Khmer New Year Festival (2026)

Oakland's annual Khmer New Year Festival celebrates Cambodian traditions, culture, and community through music, dance, food, and art in a welcoming intergenerational celebration.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

Low, Linear, and Deeply Considered: The Osolo Long Seating Unit - Yanko Design

The Osolo Long Seating Unit uses a single folded metal frame that functions as both structure and visual foundation, allowing users to customize cushion placement rather than adapting to predetermined furniture design.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

What to See During New York's Asia Art Week

Asia Week New York celebrates diverse Asian art traditions through exhibitions, auctions, and lectures featuring works from Persia to Japan across multiple centuries and artistic mediums.
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

Prado Implements New Crowd Control Measures to Combat Overtourism

Reducing the maximum number is not only beneficial in general, it is first and foremost an advantage for group members themselves, who will now be offered an experience that brings them closer to the works.
Arts
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

One of the UK's greatest cities is getting a 54 million new museum

Bath's Fashion Museum will relocate to a £54m facility at the Old Post Office on New Bond Street, reopening in 2030 with expanded exhibition spaces and public realm improvements.
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Gainsborough's Pride and Prejudice

Lorena Bradford started monthly tours in American Sign Language, established a program for individuals with memory loss, and brought in medical students to learn soft skills to apply in their caregiving. 'I was a sub-department of one,' she joked to writer Emma Cieslik, who spoke with Bradford over Zoom and at the NGA about her own circuitous path into the profession, and the future of the field of museum accessibility.
Arts
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

News & notes: Maryhill Museum opens, remembering Mulugeta Seraw and more * Oregon ArtsWatch

Maryhill Museum of Art reopened for its 2026 season, marking 100 years since Queen Marie of Romania dedicated the clifftop mansion-turned-museum in 1926.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Crown Heights spot Tamaleria La Madrina brings 100+ year-old recipes to Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Tamalería La Madrina in Crown Heights offers handmade tamales using family recipes over a century old, providing reliable access to the traditional Mexican dish in Brooklyn.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
3 weeks ago

London's Only Fatteh Bar - and It's Female-Founded | Neighbourhood Watch

T by Tamara in Marylebone serves Levantine cuisine inspired by founder Tamara Al Saadi's Palestinian, Jordanian, and Saudi Arabian heritage, featuring customizable fatteh and traditional Middle Eastern dishes alongside a bakery section.
fromDesign Milk
3 weeks ago

Kelly Wearstler Launches Indian Craft-Inspired Furniture Collection

Our role is, first and foremost, to transmit our fascination with a craft and to ignite that same excitement in the designer. This is the foundation of our curatorial approach: creating the right encounter between a designer's universe and that of a workshop.
Arts
Berlin music
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Mozart's childhood violin and original manuscripts come to the Morgan Library

Mozart's personal belongings, including the clavichord used to compose 'The Magic Flute' and his childhood violin, are exhibited at the Morgan Library & Museum in Manhattan for the first time in the United States.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 weeks ago

The story behind the only Van Gogh in Iran: 'At Eternity's Gate'"

A Van Gogh lithograph titled 'At Eternity's Gate' from 1882, depicting an elderly man, remains locked in Tehran's museum vaults since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, symbolizing cultural disconnection amid Middle East tensions.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

The best hotels in Naxos, Greece for a beautiful stay on Santorini's unsung sister island

Naxos remains largely unchanged since the late 1980s, retaining pristine beaches, traditional villages, and archaeological sites while experiencing significant growth in high-quality hotel accommodations.
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