study of cultural activity and evolution of traditions over time
nippon.com Oct 20
Miyazaki Hayao’s Animism: The Historical Theories That Shaped “Princess Mononoke”
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Decider Oct 20
Netflix's 'La Bola Negra' Movie Makes the Case for Queer Historical Speculation: Queer history must be told, even if some parts of the stories are made up.
decider.com/2026/10/20/la-bola-negra-true-story-queer-historical-speculation/
Why is Frankfurt disfiguring Paulsplatz with concrete blocks?: Is this for terrorism protection? Passersby are puzzled by the purpose of the massive concrete ...
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President Tinubu mourns veteran actor Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan: President Tinubu says Ogogo’s decades-long career helped shape the Yoruba-language theatre and ...
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How little we really know of the mighty Ming dynasty: Ming Dynasty China left us copious texts, but these veil the lives of the vast majority of its people from ...
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Mampe Museum opens in Berlin-Kreuzberg - | "A piece of cultural history": Curator Karin Erp and Managing Director Florian Löhlein opened the Mampe Museum at Am ...
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How one rural town became Louisiana's 'Little Italy': 'It was just a big part of life'
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The Spectator Jul 02
The truth about how the British Empire is taught in schools: William Dalrymple says that children ‘don’t learn’ about the British Empire at school ...
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The Korea Times Jul 01
Pavilion that inspired ‘Chunhyang' named Korean National Treasure: It has stood for four centuries as a monument to Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) architecture ...
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Ali Abdullah Khalifa: The Bard of Bahrain, who saw heritage as a bridge to the future
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All About Olivia Wilde’s Boyfriend, Caspar Jopling: Olivia Wilde recently spoke for the first time about her boyfriend, Caspar Jopling. Get to know him.
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Armenian is Armenian: Ani always struggled to connect with her Armenian identity.
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How a 1970 Jefferson County marriage license case shaped queer history: Two Louisville women filed for a marriage license in 1970, sparking a historic trial that ...
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Performed by Bihar folk singer Utpal Udit in collaboration with Rekha Bhardwaj, the song Kachaudi Gali has attracted millions of views ... Show more
The heaviest Russian air attack on Kyiv in two weeks saw several people killed and the Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural ... Show more
Key FactsUkraine Hit by Massive Overnight Missile Assault
Jul 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
- Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine on July 30, targeting cities including Kyiv and Lviv with ballistic and cruise missiles.
- The strikes resulted in at least eight fatalities, including two children, and caused injuries to 45 people across various regions.
- Ukraine's air defenses intercepted a majority of the incoming missiles and drones, but significant damage occurred to residential areas and infrastructure.
- President Zelensky highlighted the critical need for international aid in missile defense and mentioned ongoing peace negotiations with the United States.
This Russian terror proves once again that protection from the Russian missile threat is the most important task for preserving the lives of our people. And this is a task that cannot be only Ukrainian, only one country. All partners know how and with what they can help.— President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a post on social media, commenting on Russia's large-scale attack.
Market Harborough Building Society named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third year running
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Tiny Desk Radio: Koffee, Chronixx, KestheBand: We celebrate the rich culture, history of all Americans with Caribbean ancestry. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your ...
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Connections will be forged, and queer history will be celebrated during Philly Pride Weekend. 🔗: 🏳️🌈 Happy Pride, Philly! Here’s what this weekend has to offer | Things to do Full Story: |~1~|
A museum visit sparked the Adams County man's three-year journey into the often-hidden queer history of famous art.
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Central Pa. photographer honors the art of minimized LGBTQ+ painters
Central Pa. photographer honors the art of minimized LGBTQ+ painters
Instead of ballet flats: Babouches are the stylish alternative this summer: A Moroccan shoe is inspiring Western fashion trends in spring/summer 2026 ...
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UTT honours Selwyn Cudjoe’s legacy: QUINTESSENTIAL Caribbean scholar Prof Selwyn Cudjoe described the launch of the Library Corner/Display dedicated to him at ...
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Daily Sabah Jun 02
Test of an artist: To be or not to be a biennial artist: In Mardin, the city itself becomes the most powerful work, turning the biennial into a dialogue with a ...
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Los Angeles Review of Books May 30
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Where Did the Future Go? | Los Angeles Review of Books: Bruno Carvalho discusses the history of city planning and how urban design intertwines with a society’s ...
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The Paris Review May 27
Susan Sontag, The Art of Fiction No. 143: On Yeats’s assertion that one must choose between the life and the work: “Of course, if by life you mean life with ...
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TVP World May 14
LGBT+ history: Warsaw recognizes Poland’s first same-sex marriage: Warsaw has recognized Poland’s first same-sex marriage, marking a historic breakthrough for ...
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Key FactsWarsaw registers Poland’s first same-sex marriage
May 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: de.euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: de.euronews.com
- Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski said the first copy of the marriage certificate was completed without delay at Warsaw City Hall on Thursday.
- In November 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union required Poland to recognize same-sex marriages from other EU countries, and since then the Supreme Administrative Court has ordered transcriptions for seven couples in total.
- A future government regulation is intended to standardize transcriptions nationwide, has been signed by Krzysztof Gawkowski, and a countersignature by Marcin Kierwiński was announced for the coming days.
- The transcription does not change the fact that same-sex marriages and civil partnerships remain illegal in Poland, and it does not fully resolve issues such as inheritance, taxation, and access to medical data.
for the years of rejection and humiliation— Donald Tusk, Prime Minister; he apologized to same-sex couples and urged officials to respect the dignity of every person.
‘Spectacular’ Viking coin hoard discovery is likely the largest in history: Archaeologists have uncovered around 3,000 silver coins so far—and more could come to ...
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Zaghrouta, a high-pitched, trilling sound used to express joy, has echoed across generations - from Morocco to Botswana.
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303 Magazine Apr 07
There are Red Rocks shows—and then there are moments. This 4/20, the iconic amphitheater transforms into a living, breathing tribute to West Coast hip-hop ... Show more
How poet Gottfried Benn experienced an unexpected comeback thanks to influential advocates
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Accrington draws LGBTQ+ literary crowd for Jeanette Winterson: Visitors travelled across the UK to Accrington to explore author Jeanette Winterson’s roots during ...
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The new profil: Rising prices, political interventions, and looming shortages show: The next economic crisis has begun. Link to the e-paper: profil - | 2026-03-28 🧱Prison ... Show more
OpinionEngels in the Outfield: Adam Gopnik reviews “Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People’s Team,” by A. M. Gittlitz.
newyorker.com/magazine/2026/03/30/metropolitans-a-m-gittlitz-book-review
LACMA’s Soaring New Gallery Was Designed to Give You a Fresh Look at Art History: LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, decades in the making, will open to the ...
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OpinionIn Defense of Influencers: "Despite how you feel about influencers—love them, or hate them—they are undeniably impacting our culture, our economy ...
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Sir Elton John's family photo by Catherine Opie hung in National Portrait Gallery
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The lesson of Mexistentialism: the strength of uncertainty: The Mexican embrace of uncertainty, forged in the crucible of history, captures the true ...
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What did the Harappans eat? Bengaluru-based collective launches video series on food habits, history of ancient Indians
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In the history of influential men, the women at their side often fade into the background - | even though they themselves played formative roles ... Show more
Ramachandra Guha: In praise of Dr Umar Khalid, from one historian to another: The young scholar’s work, though not without its flaws, is one of the most ...
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Gayton McKenzie pulls the plug on SA’s Venice Biennale submission because it alludes to Gaza genocide
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Here’s Everything Hitting the Public Domain in 2026: On January 1, 2026, a massive chunk of American cultural history will be pried from the hands of its ...
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"A shrewd take on cultural history."
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𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 by Tarpley Hitt BARBIELAND | Kirkus Reviews Follow @KirkusReviews for more book ... Show more
‘Unity crucial for social cohesion’: PETALING JAYA: While multiracial volunteerism and listening without bias are essential for social cohesion ...
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Jorts and All: A Cultural History of Enormous Jeans: From 80s hip-hop to nu-metal rebellion to 2020s Y2K nostalgia, the gigantic trouser hem refuses to die.
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Rio’s annual Pride Parade marked 30 years of LGBTQ+ history, as thousands of revelers gathered along Copacabana’s boardwalk ... Show more
"Thunderstorm in his head": Jan Zimmermann (†27) uploaded his last video one day before his death. Influencer Jan Zimmermann has died at only 27 years old ...
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The Paris Review Oct 09 25
László Krasznahorkai, The Art of Fiction No. 240: “The smallest details are a question of life and death. A mistake in a sentence kills me.”
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Daily Sabah Nov 25 25
Ailing hand: How illness quietly shaped global art history: Illness has long been treated as a footnote in art history, yet it has shaped the very vision and ...
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9 Books That Showcase The Legacy Of Hip Hop: Explore nine essential books that trace Hip Hop’s roots, cultural impact, style, and legacy—from street cyphers to ...
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VOX POPULI: Aonishiki rises from Ukraine to sumo glory as symbol of hopeVOX POPULI: Aonishiki rises from Ukraine to sumo glory as symbol of hope | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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★ “Football is so ingrained in American society that it’s hard to visualize an America without it,” contends journalist Chuck Klosterman in this eye-opening ... Show more
Balkan Odyssey: Escape from Hitler to Southeast Europe: Marie-Janine Calic tells the story of exile in Southeast Europe between 1933 and 1941 ...
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Can an Ambitious History of the 21st Century Point Us to the Other Side of the Void?
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Cozy up with one of these books featured in The Star: Discover engaging books featured in The Star that explore modern themes through storytelling ...
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Carolyn Fry and Emma Wayland guide readers through the world of plants and plant research in an aesthetically and substantively impressive manner ... Show more
"The History of Botany in 300 Books": Botany as a Feast for the Senses
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OpinionCommentary: Preserving the Big Bend as a World Heritage site: A recent pitch to get the Big Bend region recognized by UNSECO cites its “outstanding universal ...
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Paid articlePaywall Eintracht Frankfurt: Das bedeuten alle Spielernamen | Sport: Von Amenda bis Wahi: Eintracht Frankfurt hat viele Spieler mit Wurzeln aus allen Gegenden der Welt ...
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Paid articlePaywall Lost Pitztal St. Nicholas Play found in the Ferdinandeum: The Arzler theater group wants to revive the 18th-century Passion Play. Pitztal's cultural officer ...
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Why Nigeria’s cultural roots remain unbroken despite Western influence – Veteran author, Prof Timothy-Asobele
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Timeless tales throw the march of ‘progress’ into relief: Maybe the Ainu had it right after all? Maybe humankind should have remained in that state? What if we ...
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The Times and The Sunday Times Nov 15 25
Paid articlePaywall Oscar Wilde loved his road. He might not have loved this 6-storey block: The likes of Stephen Fry and Felicity Kendal are challenging plans for luxury flats on ...
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OpinionCounting Renaissance butts in Rome with the Meta Ray-Ban Display: This week’s Optimizer discusses how smart glasses like the Meta Ray-Ban Display may be more ...
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Samakal Nov 14 25
'Art for Equality' workshop begins at DU: A two-day “Art for Equality” workshop with the participation of 80 students and artists from nine public and private ...
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Paid articlePaywall Ctrl + See: Masterpieces from within the Louvre are getting a makeover | Hindustan Times
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AnOther Nov 08 25
Pinar Yolaçan’s Haunting Portraits Transform the Female Body Into Sculpture: Published by Baron, Pinar Yolaçan’s new book explores the female body through the ...
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Martial arts as a reflection of cultural history: The director of the Celtic World shows how finds and reconstructions reveal Celtic martial arts and weapons as ...
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AnOther Nov 06 25
Dash Snow’s Prophetic Polaroids of American Decadence: Curated by Jeppe Ugelvig, a new show in Paris of the late photographer’s work is a study in the ...
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Paid articlePaywall Funding-funded major project - | Vacha Town Hall - | almost finished from the outside
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Bjørn Berge explains how smells shape our lives and significantly influence perception and orientation. A plea for a sense that is often neglected today ... Show more
"The World of Scents": The Scent of Happiness and Ruin
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The Embassy of Egypt in Washington, D.C. hosted a high-profile reception at the Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts to celebrate the historic inauguration ... Show more
Egypt’s embassy in Washington hosts reception at Kennedy Centre to mark Grand Egyptian Museum inauguration - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
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Francesca Orsini: Scholar of the east: The Hindu profiles on Francesca Orsini, a prominent literary historian, was deported from India ...
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From Audrey Hepburn to punk: Ulrich Raulff on good taste: It is elusive and draws from a wide variety of sources: Historian Ulrich Raulff has written a cultural ...
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Monet Was Reluctant. Venice Seduced Him.: Even on vacation, the father of French impressionism couldn’t resist the pull of optics and art history ...
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The spine-tingling paranormal story of Crofton's 'Shadow Man': Whether you’re a believer in the paranormal or a sceptic, the BBC series Uncanny investigates ...
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Numismatic analysis incorporates legal frameworks to trace illegally traded Carthaginian coins
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gulftoday.ae Oct 26 25
Efie Gallery hosts works of contemporary artists in The Shape of Things to Come: Efie Gallery is currently presenting (Oct. 11 – Jan. 10, 2026) The Shape of ...
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