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fromMedievalists.net
5 hours ago

New Medieval Books: The Sagas of Icelanders - Medievalists.net

This book offers an introduction to the Icelandic sagas, detailing various aspects of the genre. It then provides mini-descriptions of 40 sagas, explaining their content, dating, and transmission.
History
#turkish-cuisine
fromIndependent
1 week ago
London food

Restaurant review: The tasty dishes, free corkage and huge portions make this hidden gem one of my favourite finds of 2025 so far

fromIndependent
1 week ago
London food

Restaurant review: The tasty dishes, free corkage and huge portions make this hidden gem one of my favourite finds of 2025 so far

Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

German govt to ask EU court to rule on migrant turnbacks DW 06/07/2025

German businesses are hopeful for trade improvements after Chancellor Merz meets Trump, while migrant policies face legal challenges following court rulings.
Renovation
fromMiami Herald
12 hours ago

What's next after partial collapse of historic Miami building? See 5 takeaways

The Coconut Grove Playhouse renovation remains on schedule despite setbacks caused by a contractor's error.
fromGameSpot
20 hours ago
Video games

Relooted Is Like A Reverse Indiana Jones

Relooted offers a fresh take on heist games by focusing on returning stolen cultural artifacts to their rightful origins.
#exhibition
Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
2 days ago

CENTRO artists present Puerto Rico's diaspora and its displacement in NYC

Two exhibitions at CENTRO explore Puerto Rican diaspora and the gentrification of San Juan Hill, providing valuable cultural insights.
Women
fromTime Out New York
20 hours ago

First look: This sprawling exhibit at The Morgan celebrates the legacy of Jane Austen

The Morgan Library & Museum is exhibiting a collection celebrating Jane Austen's legacy and 250th birthday, open until September 2025.
fromianVisits
1 week ago
London politics

From tolls to charity: Exhibition traces wealth and legacy of the City Bridge Foundation

Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
2 days ago

CENTRO artists present Puerto Rico's diaspora and its displacement in NYC

Two exhibitions at CENTRO explore Puerto Rican diaspora and the gentrification of San Juan Hill, providing valuable cultural insights.
Women
fromTime Out New York
20 hours ago

First look: This sprawling exhibit at The Morgan celebrates the legacy of Jane Austen

The Morgan Library & Museum is exhibiting a collection celebrating Jane Austen's legacy and 250th birthday, open until September 2025.
fromianVisits
1 week ago
London politics

From tolls to charity: Exhibition traces wealth and legacy of the City Bridge Foundation

#art
Arts
fromColossal
3 days ago

Mario Moore's Oil Paintings Bridge Past and Present to Spotlight Black Resilience and Style

Mario Moore's art reclaims historical narratives through modern Black experiences, blending European traditions with themes of resilience and self-determination.
fromItsnicethat
1 week ago
Books

"A pre-internet era of devotion": The book immortalising the lost art of fan-made record sleeves

Arts
fromColossal
3 days ago

Mario Moore's Oil Paintings Bridge Past and Present to Spotlight Black Resilience and Style

Mario Moore's art reclaims historical narratives through modern Black experiences, blending European traditions with themes of resilience and self-determination.
fromItsnicethat
1 week ago
Books

"A pre-internet era of devotion": The book immortalising the lost art of fan-made record sleeves

fromTheartnewspaper
1 day ago

Mexico's most popular museum reopens after lack of security guards caused it to shutter

The challenges faced by the Museo Nacional de Antropología on the day of the prestigious award exemplify the critical link between safety and cultural heritage, particularly in public institutions.
Madrid food
#greece
fromianVisits
1 day ago
London politics

British Museum confirms talks over Parthenon Sculptures to resolve the historic dispute

London politics
fromianVisits
1 day ago

British Museum confirms talks over Parthenon Sculptures to resolve the historic dispute

The British Museum may send the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece as a 'permanent loan' to resolve ownership disputes.
#public-art
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

What Hula Taught Me

My late grandmother's 10 acres of wild rainforest land...were part of a larger land grant given to our family more than 175 years ago by King Kamehameha III.
Parenting
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

'This is their way of phasing us out': inside the busking battle in central London

Buskers, once relegated to the offenses of vagrancy, were effectively legalized in the 1980s; yet, their existence continues to stir controversy and division among locals.
London politics
#nostalgia
#climate-change
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

London's galleries and private gardens open to all

London Open Gardens 2025 and London Gallery Weekend provide free access to over 200 gardens and galleries, promoting appreciation for nature and art.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

London's galleries and private gardens open to all

London Open Gardens 2025 and London Gallery Weekend provide free access to over 200 gardens and galleries, promoting appreciation for nature and art.
#restoration
#historic-preservation
#new-york-city
#travel
World politics
fromNature
2 days ago

A message from island leaders: protect the Pacific Ocean from deep-sea mining

Deep-sea mining in the Pacific threatens ocean health and cultural heritage.
Economic benefits must not override environmental protection in Pacific nations.
#art-history
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 days ago

Patta and Havaianas Drop Bold Flip-Flop Collab Just in Time for Summer | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Patta's collaboration with Havaianas blends Dutch street culture with Brazilian heritage, creating a unique summer flip-flop collection.
fromNature
2 days ago

Thousands of endangered trees preserved for centuries inside Chinese temples

"The findings highlight how cultural and religious traditions can preserve biodiversity and could help scientists to develop strategies for conserving rare species."
Alternative medicine
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Rooted in time: Brooklyn Botanic Garden celebrates 100 years of bonsai * Brooklyn Paper

"Brooklyn Botanic Garden has been the proud caretaker of this remarkable bonsai collection for 100 years, fostering a practice that is equal parts horticulture, art, design, and patience."
Brooklyn
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Myanmar's chinlone ball sport threatened by conflict and rattan shortages

Mastering control of the chinlone ball instills patience, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the game by concentrating on their touch and style.
Board games
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

This Haitian American funeral director makes Miami families feel seen

Evans St. Fort has successfully established a family-run funeral home in North Miami Beach, rejecting corporate offers to maintain community roots.
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Second Saturdays Around the World: Rhythms of India (SF)

Join us for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of India's rich cultural heritage through dance lessons, performances, music, art, and hands-on creativity!
San Francisco
#urban-design
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Giwa Building / DRAWING WORKS

The renovation harmonizes contrasting architectural styles by creatively integrating new elements with existing structures.
fromArchDaily
2 days ago
Design

Metal Facade Systems with Community Resonance: The Case of Africatown Plaza

The Africatown Plaza project integrates architectural design and community identity, using the building envelope as a medium for functionality and cultural resonance.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Giwa Building / DRAWING WORKS

The renovation harmonizes contrasting architectural styles by creatively integrating new elements with existing structures.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Metal Facade Systems with Community Resonance: The Case of Africatown Plaza

The Africatown Plaza project integrates architectural design and community identity, using the building envelope as a medium for functionality and cultural resonance.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

How a Once-thriving Jewish Community Helped Shape Kolkata, India

"We were not tolerated in India, we were not accepted in India, but we were embraced by India," says Jael Silliman.
Brooklyn
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
3 days ago

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam ponders space to 'respectfully' house human remains

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam seeks ethical solutions for housing human remains, considering creating spaces for respectful rituals until permanent decisions are made.
fromElite Traveler
3 days ago

Luxury Authentic Experiences in Spain, Curated by Circulo Fortuny

Círculo Fortuny exists to protect and promote authentic, heritage crafts and Spanish creativity, ensuring a rich duality of centuries-old craftsmanship and cutting-edge creativity for future generations.
Madrid food
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Giddy up! Photos from the wild frontier in pictures

The book 'Frontier' by Jim Krantz visually represents the mythical American west through cinematic images of cowboys and landscapes.
Krantz's work captures the essence of strength, independence, and nostalgia for the American way of life.
#public-engagement
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

V&A's vast archive warehouse opens its doors to the public

The V&A opens a warehouse for public exploration of its collection, enhancing accessibility to its extensive storage.
This initiative reflects a growing trend in museums to connect public engagement with their archival collections.
fromColossal
4 days ago
Arts

Order an Object at the New V&A East Storehouse to Get Up-Close to 5,000 Years of Cultural Heritage

London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

V&A's vast archive warehouse opens its doors to the public

The V&A opens a warehouse for public exploration of its collection, enhancing accessibility to its extensive storage.
This initiative reflects a growing trend in museums to connect public engagement with their archival collections.
fromColossal
4 days ago
Arts

Order an Object at the New V&A East Storehouse to Get Up-Close to 5,000 Years of Cultural Heritage

fromBKReader
4 days ago

Alvin Ailey Brings Gospel And Grace to BAM

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to BAM with a program that celebrates innovation and heritage through dance.
Brooklyn
#architecture
Arts
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

william mulvihill takes us on a photo journey across expo 2025 osaka's national pavilions

Expo 2025 Osaka showcases innovative architectural expressions reflecting national identities, sustainability, and cultural exchanges through diverse pavilion designs.
Graphic design
fromMail Online
5 days ago

World's tallest 3D-printed building is unveiled in Switzerland

Tor Alva, a 100-foot 3D-printed tower in Switzerland, is a cultural hub built to revitalize a small village facing depopulation.
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago
London food

The Wallace Collection appoints Selldorf Architects to lead masterplan to transform its historic London home

Arts
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

william mulvihill takes us on a photo journey across expo 2025 osaka's national pavilions

Expo 2025 Osaka showcases innovative architectural expressions reflecting national identities, sustainability, and cultural exchanges through diverse pavilion designs.
Graphic design
fromMail Online
5 days ago

World's tallest 3D-printed building is unveiled in Switzerland

Tor Alva, a 100-foot 3D-printed tower in Switzerland, is a cultural hub built to revitalize a small village facing depopulation.
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago
London food

The Wallace Collection appoints Selldorf Architects to lead masterplan to transform its historic London home

fromwww.echo-news.co.uk
4 days ago

Say I do' at one of English Heritage's historic sites

Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony, an extravagant celebration or something in between, it's safe to say your wedding at an English Heritage site will go down in history!
London food
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Outrage over Peru's decision to nearly halve protected area near Nazca Lines

Peru's culture ministry has drastically reduced the protected area around the Nazca Lines, raising concerns about illegal mining and heritage preservation.
#museum-island
Women
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

These Real-Life Mermaid' Divers Hold Genetic Clues to Enduring Extreme Environments

Haenyeo divers possess unique genetic adaptations that enable them to thrive in extreme underwater conditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Parks, libraries, museums: here's why Trump is attacking America's best-loved institutions | Margaret Sullivan

America's public institutions, including parks and libraries, are threatened by funding cuts and political manipulation.
US politics
Germany politics
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago

Berlin museums' first woman leader plans to tackle reforms and construction

Marion Ackermann becomes the first female president of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation during a pivotal time of reform and funding increase.
#terracotta-army
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago

China's terracotta army reportedly 'damaged' by museum visitor

A man severely damaged two ancient terracotta warriors after jumping into a pit at the museum, reportedly due to mental health issues.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago

China's terracotta army reportedly 'damaged' by museum visitor

A man severely damaged two ancient terracotta warriors after jumping into a pit at the museum, reportedly due to mental health issues.
#contemporary-art
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago
Independent films

New videos of African cultural sites add contemporary context to Rockefeller Wing's historical artefacts at the Met

Independent films
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago

New videos of African cultural sites add contemporary context to Rockefeller Wing's historical artefacts at the Met

The Rockefeller Wing features contemporary works by artist Sosena Solomon, enhancing the cultural context of its new displays.
#community-celebration
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
6 days ago

The Weeknd and Nespresso Release New "Togetherness Blend" and Ritual-Inspired Accessories | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Nespresso and The Weeknd's collaboration introduces the Togetherness Blend, merging Ethiopian coffee traditions with modern design, redefining coffee as a connector of people.
Coffee
Arts
fromArtforum
6 days ago

Our House

Zimbabwe's cultural and historical identity is deeply intertwined with South Africa's influence.
#repatriation
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago
US news

Skulls taken to Germany for racist study are laid to rest in New Orleans

The remains of 19 Black patients, taken for pseudoscientific study, have been returned to New Orleans and honored in a memorial service.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Now they are home': human skulls shipped overseas from New Orleans for racist research to be laid to rest

The repatriation of 19 dismembered Black New Orleanians' skulls from Germany highlights historical injustices and ongoing efforts to honor their dignity.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Skulls taken to Germany for racist study are laid to rest in New Orleans

The remains of 19 Black patients, taken for pseudoscientific study, have been returned to New Orleans and honored in a memorial service.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Now they are home': human skulls shipped overseas from New Orleans for racist research to be laid to rest

The repatriation of 19 dismembered Black New Orleanians' skulls from Germany highlights historical injustices and ongoing efforts to honor their dignity.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Reading the Silence of the Bengali Diaspora

I have heard it in the trembling voice of a granddaughter who cannot explain her panic around food waste, in the hoarding of rice, in the panic at empty shelves.
Books
Arts
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

A Vibrant Craft Scene in Toyama Is Luring Travelers Off of Japan's Well-Traveled Golden Route

Nousaku is pioneering 100% tin products, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design under the leadership of Chiharu Nousaku.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The soul of Irish traditional music': a musical journey through County Clare

Bunratty village embodies the heart of Irish musical tradition, shaped by its historical isolation.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

One of New York City's oldest houses to open as its neighbourhood's first museum

The diversity of New York City's history includes significant contributions from its outer boroughs and the stories of communities.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

May 30: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

On this day in 1844, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported Ex-Chancellor Kent's assertion that President Tyler could be impeached if the House decided to take action.
NYC music
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

House Plana / Marco Turcato

Casa Plana project highlights the importance of vernacular architecture and aims to connect with its surrounding context through thoughtful design.
NYC startup
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

At Berkeley bakery staffed by Ukrainian refugees, news alerts chime as much as oven timers

Sasha Zabelin transformed despair into purpose by creating Outbaking, a bakery that empowers Ukrainian refugees through their baking skills.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The grim fate of the museum dedicated to the world's most unfortunate people

The Complutense University of Madrid is removing the Olavide Museum collection, highlighting budget cuts and reorganizing academic spaces despite its historical significance.
Madrid food
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

What can a 'poorly-made' Stalin sculpture tell us about Putin's Russia?

A sculptural relief of Stalin appears in Moscow's metro, raising questions about its artistic quality and underlying political symbolism amid current tensions.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Inside the Japanese Style Room: History, Design, and Modern Practice

The washitsu's versatility is central to its continued relevance, being used for activities from reading and sleeping to hosting a family altar.
Renovation
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Did Mozart have friends? DW 05/28/2025

"A true friendship requires trust and mutual understanding," says artistic director Evelyn Meining, adding that even millions of followers on social media platforms cannot replace such a relationship.
Berlin music
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

I Will Return to You, Marrakech | The Walrus

The vibrant souks of the Medina may sink into my skull like an old knife. If I die, my soul will roam this continent with pleasure, along its fine shorelines...
Paris food
fromItsnicethat
1 week ago

Why, in Egypt, creatives are returning to calligraphy in their droves

The introduction of printing technology in Egypt led to a notable shift in power dynamics within visual culture, challenging traditional calligraphic practices and their cultural significance.
Graphic design
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 week ago

Holbein portrait, Inuit print collection and Antony Gormley sculpture: May acquisitions round-up

Holbein's newly authenticated portrait of Erasmus is a significant cultural artifact showcasing Northern Renaissance philosophy.
The Inuit print collection aims to highlight the ongoing vibrancy and relevance of Inuit culture.
fromHudson Valley Post
1 week ago

You Can Shop At One Of The Oldest Stores Of It's Kind In Ulster County, NY

Among the oldest eateries in the Hudson Valley, the Ship Lantern Inn and Hoffman House Tavern offer not just meals, but a taste of local history with every bite.
NYC food
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