Culture
Cultural events in the field of cinema, literature, music, theater, art and show business. International festivals and exhibitions, premieres, concerts, performances and award ceremonies. Interviews with key personalities of cultural and social life in the UK, USA and the world.
4,000-year-old mystery solved: How the Giza Pyramids were built
17.05.2024
4,000-year-old mystery solved: How the Giza Pyramids were built
Scientists think they may have finally cracked the age-old mystery of how 31 pyramids, including the famous Great Pyramid of…
In pictures: German men test strength in Bavaria’s wacky finger wrestling championship
17.05.2024
In pictures: German men test strength in Bavaria’s wacky finger wrestling championship
Despite the risk of dislocated fingers and strained sinews, more than 150 men from Bavaria gathered to compete in Germany’s…
Cannes 2024 review: ‘Megalopolis’ — Francis Ford Coppola’s disastrous folly
17.05.2024
Cannes 2024 review: ‘Megalopolis’ — Francis Ford Coppola’s disastrous folly
This is the toughest review I’ve had to write in a long time. It borders on impossible, as I stopped…
Cannes 2024 review: ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ — An origin story worth telling?
16.05.2024
Cannes 2024 review: ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ — An origin story worth telling?
For many, watching Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015 was a jaw-on-the-floor affair, witnessing a modern blockbuster masterpiece which somehow…
Simply the best: New study ranks top European capitals for art lovers
16.05.2024
Simply the best: New study ranks top European capitals for art lovers
When planning a city break, the modern traveler may consider a number of factors. Are the hotels top-notch? Will there be…
‘Paintings on Paper’: An intimate new Rothko exhibition opens at Oslo’s National Museum
16.05.2024
‘Paintings on Paper’: An intimate new Rothko exhibition opens at Oslo’s National Museum
In troubled times, there’s something about Mark Rothko’s art that provides respite. His iconic rectangular colour fields — vibrant empty…
Francis Ford Coppola controversy breaks as veteran director allegedly kissed extras on set
15.05.2024
Francis Ford Coppola controversy breaks as veteran director allegedly kissed extras on set
His return to the Croisette this year is one of the major talking points amongst cinephiles. However, veteran filmmaker Francis…
Buckingham Palace reveals first official portrait painting of King Charles III
15.05.2024
Buckingham Palace reveals first official portrait painting of King Charles III
King Charles III has unveiled the first completed portrait of the monarch since he assumed the throne. The vivid, larger-than-life…
Great Escape music festival in doubt over artist exodus in protest of Israel link
15.05.2024
Great Escape music festival in doubt over artist exodus in protest of Israel link
At time of writing, 126 acts have withdrawn from performing at the Great Escape music festival that’s due to be…
Switzerland may have won Eurovision, but do streaming figures paint a different picture?
15.05.2024
Switzerland may have won Eurovision, but do streaming figures paint a different picture?
Switzerland may have triumphed at this weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest, but newly released streaming data paints a different picture of…
