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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

History's most devastating document of war': the simple yet graphic details of the Bayeux tapestry

The Bayeux tapestry, a 70-metre long Romanesque wonder, portrays the Battle of Hastings, depicting both the glory of warfare and its brutal carnage.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ukraine war briefing: key eastern Ukrainian city under assault as Russia hails cooperation with North Korea

The area around Kostiantynivka is gripped by heavy fighting. The enemy is surging towards the city but has achieved nothing apart from sustaining numerous losses, said Oleksandr Syrskyi.
World politics
#cold-war
Film
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Jazz, politics, continents collide in Oscar-nominated 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat'

1960 marked a significant year for African independence and the cultural resonance of Black musicians during the Cold War, as explored in 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat.'
Film
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Jazz, politics, continents collide in Oscar-nominated 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat'

1960 marked a significant year for African independence and the cultural resonance of Black musicians during the Cold War, as explored in 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat.'
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Preview Polish Art Week Berlin | Berlin Art Link

"From June 16th to 23rd, over 35 concerts, exhibitions, performances, installations and talks will unfold across more than a dozen Berlin venues, offering fresh perspectives on Polish art."
Berlin music
Brooklyn
fromMexico News Daily
2 months ago

Why did a Mexican Navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge?

The ARM Cuauhtémoc is a cultural ambassador for Mexico, with recent tragedy overshadowing its longstanding maritime mission.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump hails 'incredible culture' of Islam in rare presidential mosque visit

Trump's visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque signifies a rare moment of cultural diplomacy for a sitting US president.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Concludes Speech in Anti-Gay Saudi Arabia By Blaring Gay Bathhouse Anthem YMCA

Trump enjoys the song YMCA but its use in Saudi Arabia highlights a stark contrast to the country's LGBTQ rights record.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

qatar unveils first visual of lina ghotmeh's permanent national pavilion at venice biennale

The new permanent pavilion will embody Qatar's cultural platform while promoting dialogue, hospitality, and showcasing Arab voices in a historic landscape.
Renovation
Toronto startup
fromEater NY
3 months ago

This Shop's Taiwanese Focus Was What Made It Special. Now, Trump's Tariffs Put It in Jeopardy.

Trump's tariff announcements are significantly impacting the New York food industry, especially small businesses reliant on imports.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump renounces the international influence of soft power

Iowa City's literary programs face funding cuts, signaling a shift away from cultural diplomacy under the Trump administration.
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