A New Michelangelo Drawing Discovered?
A California Family Heirloom May Be a Preparatory Sketch for the Sistine Chapel
And a whole world in BRIEFLY.
How Modern Security Systems Could Have Prevented the Louvre Heist
Seven minutes that shocked Paris.
“A Rediscovered Masterpiece” by Pablo Picasso Shown in Paris: A Rare Portrait of Dora Maar Heads to Auction
The painting, carefully kept by the family of its first owner since 1944, was unveiled at the Hôtel Drouot and will go under the hammer on October 24.
Where the Bavarian Pride Was Born: The Historic Battle Over the Origin of Bratwurst – and Why Switzerland Took Its Own Path
In Germany, a debate has flared up again — one that may seem comical to outsiders, but for Germans touches on questions of culinary honor and cultural identity.
“No Shorts or Flip-Flops”: La Scala Reinforces Opera Dress Code and Tightens Rules for Visitors
The management of one of the world’s most prestigious theatres has officially reminded the public that attire must match the solemn and elegant atmosphere of the venue.
“Anna Karenina” for Toothache: How a British Woman Earns a Fortune Treating People with Books
In a world where mental health has become one of the central topics of public discourse, new forms of psychological support are constantly emerging.
European Museums vs. Selfie Tourists: How a Photo Mishap Damaged a Medici-Era Masterpiece
The European tourist season has just begun, and controversies around tourists’ obsession with selfies are already in full swing.
Fanny Ardant in Moscow: The Actress’s Cultural Visit Delights Kremlin Circles
Her trip, organized at the invitation of the celebrated Russian actor and director Vladimir Mashkov, became a notable event for Russia’s cultural and political elite.
Hajj 2025 and the Heat: Saudi Arabia Boosts Protection for Pilgrims After Last Year’s Tragedy
Mecca is once again filled with crowds: as tradition dictates, in the final days of the Islamic lunar year, hundreds of thousands of Muslims from across the world arrive to perform the Hajj
Scandal in Austria: Clint Eastwood Says Kurier Interview Is a Fake
American actor and director Clint Eastwood, who recently turned 95, has found himself at the center of an international media scandal.
Anna Netrebko’s Return to the World Stage: Between Operatic Triumph and Political Boycott
Beneath the gilded ceiling of the Berlin State Opera, the chords of Verdi fill the air. On stage, Anna Netrebko — one of the world’s most renowned opera singers — performs the role of Leonora in Il Trovatore.
Nudity Under Ban: What Lies Behind Cannes Film Festival’s New Dress Code
The new restrictions are explained by the need to maintain decency and organizational order.
Opera as a Mirror of History: Mussorgsky’s Khovanshchina in the Context of Modern Russia
Modest Mussorgsky’s opera Khovanshchina is not just a masterpiece of Russian musical tradition, but also a powerful political metaphor.
