Explore the intricate world of lion dancing, a vibrant Chinese tradition blending acrobatics, music, and cultural symbolism, as performers share insights into its rigorous training and modern adaptations.
Young Glasgow artist Trackie McLeod has created Utopia, a fully operational pub art installation at Manchester's Aviva Studios. The work critiques art elitism while celebrating community spaces.
Archaeologists from the University of Aberdeen have confirmed the discovery of 2,000-year-old human and animal footprints at Lunan Bay, Angus, Scotland, dating back to the Roman Empire era.
Despite improved ticket sales, the Metropolitan Opera announces its smallest season in six decades with only 17 productions for 2026-27 due to financial pressures.
Salman Rushdie and over 170 cultural leaders sign open letter expressing alarm over the departure of Barbican arts director Devyani Saltzman, questioning the institution's commitment to diversity.
A rare gold locket, bought by the British Museum for £3.5 million, features symbols of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, hinting at a tender early relationship and a possible link to their lost son.
Paisley Museum in Scotland reopens after a four-year delay and £68.7m redevelopment, featuring new galleries, a red glass facade, and aims to draw 125,000 visitors yearly.
Construction workers in Cologne accidentally discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman site, including a private altar, basilica foundations, and a rare stone staircase, during work on the LVR-Jewish Museum.
After four years of delays due to Covid, material shortages, and inflation, Paisley Museum in Scotland is set to reopen with a striking red glass facade, expanded galleries, and modern amenities, aiming to attract 125,000 visitors annually.
A heart-shaped locket discovered by an amateur detectorist suggests Henry VIII may have had a more romantic side, potentially linked to his first wife Katherine of Aragon.
The Abbey Theatre in Dublin is undergoing a comprehensive review under the Fair Deal initiative, examining its funding allocation and artistic direction amid public and governmental concerns.
A Lancashire burger bar's humorous blue plaque claiming Toto wrote 'Africa' inside the building has led to a dispute with Preston Historical Society, which says the sign is misleading and unauthorized.
The world's oldest indoor circus, Cirque d'Hiver in Paris, is undergoing a multi-million euro renovation to restore historic murals and interiors, funded by the French government and owners.
A rare, gilded, and complete ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead is now on display at the Brooklyn Museum, offering insights into afterlife beliefs and scribal practices.
A new exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery celebrates Charlie Mackesy's near 50-year career, featuring sketches and works from his beloved book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.
The Royal Mint has unveiled a special 50p coin featuring Dennis the Menace and Gnasher to celebrate 75 years of the iconic Beano character. Available from Thursday with colour versions priced at £25.
The historic travertine quarries near Rome that built the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica continue to provide distinctive stone for modern religious and architectural projects worldwide.
The Sydney Writers Festival is under fire for accepting sponsorship from KPMG and inviting author Randa Abdel-Fattah as a speaker, sparking debates on corporate influence and free speech in literary events.
The Royal Mint and Beano collaborate on a new 50p coin featuring Dennis the Menace and Gnasher, marking 75 years of the iconic comic character's mischief. Available from today with colour versions.
Explore how the color red, symbolising luck and reunion, weaves through public celebrations and intimate spaces during Lunar New Year festivities across Asia.
The Farhang exhibition by artist Clemence Poles debuts in London, showcasing innovative works that blend traditional and modern artistic techniques.
John Niven's play The Battle revisits the iconic 1995 chart clash between Blur and Oasis, but despite its nostalgic charm, it falls short on dramatic tension.
The Xalet del Catllaràs, built in 1905 for Eusebi Güell, has been officially attributed to Antoni Gaudí, revealing his naturalistic style in a mountain retreat.
A photograph by Hiba Baddou showcases Peugeot 103 scooters and satellite dishes in Morocco, highlighting cultural and technological contrasts in urban landscapes.
After losing federal funding, Adelaide's acclaimed Slingsby Theatre Company stages its last production, 'A Concise Compendium of Wonder', a fairytale trilogy exploring climate anxiety with optimism.
A monumental mural in Kalamata, Greece, reimagining opera legend Maria Callas as an allegory for the city, has been named 'Best Mural of the World' for 2025. The artwork supports the city's climate-neutral ambitions and celebrates local identity.
A Paris exhibition showcases newly discovered footage of Robert Capa at work during the liberation of Paris, revealing how he crafted his iconic, immersive photographic style and personal persona.
A new book uncovers how Nazi paper restorers and bookbinders were recruited to clean historic records, enabling the regime to detect Jewish ancestry and directly contribute to genocide during WWII.
A new exhibition showcases William Eggleston's incredible photography, highlighting his vibrant colour work and profound influence on modern art.
London's Victoria & Albert Museum has acquired a meticulously reconstructed version of YouTube's original 2005 watchpage, featuring the platform's first-ever video 'Me at the zoo' by co-founder Jawed Karim.