Africa
Who is Cleopatra Selene II?
Cleopatra Selene II had a turbulent life from the very beginning. She came into the world during one of the most famous and turbulent periods for Egypt and Rome -…
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Culture
Mystical Freemason Adam Mickiewicz Dies Suddenly in Constantinople
170 Years Since the Poet's Death Adam Mickiewicz was a poet and writer, translator, teacher, playwright and supporter of the Polish national liberation movement. "He is one of the most…
Culture
Solid gold toilet goes up for auction with starting price of $10 million
Italian avant-garde artist Maurizio Cattelan's "America" toilet is fully functional and identical to the one that gained worldwide fame when it was stolen in a daring robbery from Blenheim Palace…
Culture
Horror movies help you lose weight! How many calories do they burn
Researchers have compiled a ranking of the "most useful" films Watching a 90-minute horror movie burns an average of 150 calories. This is about the same amount that goes during…
Culture
New rules for shops in Istanbul
In Istanbul, authorities are introducing new measures against aggressive solicitation by shops, a practice that has been repeatedly complained about by visitors. Under a decree by Governor Davut Gul, merchants…
Culture
Visiting cemeteries – the new fashion in tourism
Everyone wants to visit iconic tourist destinations worldwide, which is great, but we are increasingly hearing about cities and resorts that suffer greatly from overtourism. But against this background, another…
Culture
Russia revives Intervision to take on declining Eurovision
Russia has revived the Intervision song contest, which Moscow hopes will become a rival to the “declining” Eurovision, AFP reported. Performers from more than 20 countries took part and the…
Culture
Taylor Swift premieres The Life of a Showgirl
Brussels, October 5, 2025 — Amid global anticipation, Taylor Swift released her twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, on October 3, marking what many already describe as the…
Culture
Woody Allen to give lecture at Russian film festival
89-year-old Woody Allen is not wanted in his homeland, the United States, after accusations by his stepdaughter Dylan and his ex-wife Mia Farrow. He lives and works as an exile…
Culture
Lorena Guzmán’s Amapolas: Poppies, Memory and Becoming
Spanish pop-soul artist Lorena Guzmán unveiled her latest single, Amapolas, on 11 July 2025. Far more than a song, it is a delicate emotional journey—an invitation to revisit memory, embrace…