Culture
Auction for a watch melted by the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima
A watch that was melted during the August 6, 1945, atomic bombing of Hiroshima has sold for more than $31,000 at auction, the Associated Press reported. Its arrows stopped at…
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Books
Dostoyevsky and Plato removed from sale in Russia due to “LGBT propaganda”
The Russian bookstore Megamarket was sent a list of books to be removed from sale due to "LGBT propaganda". Journalist Alexander Plyushchev published a list of 257 titles on his…
Culture
Christmas, Easter and Halloween banned in private schools in Turkey
The Ministry of Education in Ankara has changed the rules for private schools in Turkey. It prohibits "activities that contradict national and cultural values and cannot contribute to the psychosocial…
Archeology
Rome partially restored Trajan’s Basilica with the money of a Russian oligarch
Asked about the topic, Rome's chief curator of cultural heritage, Claudio Parisi Presicce, said Usmanov's funding was agreed before Western sanctions, and Rome's ancient heritage, he says, is "universal". The…
Culture
“Mosfilm” turns 100 years old
The studio survived both the Soviet communist era and imposed censorship, as well as the severe economic downturn that followed the collapse of the USSR in 1991. Mosfilm - the…
Culture
The Atatürk Cultural Center in Istanbul dressed in ultra-modern architecture and design
If Istanbul has a special magic, it is the magic of the eclectic layers of architecture, people, coexistence, religions and even urban poetry. While walking through the small streets, you…
Culture
Camels, Crowns, and a Cosmic GPS… 3 wise kings
Once upon a time in a land not far from our wildest imaginations there existed an annual celebration of immense magnificence involving not just one or two but three esteemed…
Culture
Jingle All the Way to Europe’s Festive Feast: The Top 3 Yuletide Delicacies!
Get ready to indulge in Europe's mouthwatering holiday treats! From gingerbread houses to mulled wine, the festive season is filled with scrumptious delights. Join us as we explore the top…
Culture
The Strauss dynasty with a new interactive museum in Vienna
"Strauss House" is not just a museum. Concerts will be held in it, and those who wish can take on the role of conductors A new interactive museum dedicated to…
Culture
The Gucci family sells their Roman villas for 15 million euros
A few days ago, the Gucci family announced for sale their two villas in Rome, which are as opulent and luxurious as the famous models of the legendary fashion house,…