Culture
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The International City of Gastronomy in Lyon
It will open its doors this autumn in Lyon, the city with the fourth-highest number of Michelin stars in Europe, often dubbed France’s gastronomic ... -
These are the books that will make you a more well-rounded person
The definitive list of books, from classical literature to science and philosophy, that will improve your awareness of everything for a more holistic knowledge ... -
Woodstock music festival: 50 years celebration
Fans gathered on Thursday (August 15) to mark 50 years since the Woodstock Music & Art Festival. The 1969 extravaganza, New York, became one ... -
Artworks adorn streets of Russian cities
The tenth annual Festival Stenograffia has kicked off in Russia. Starting in Yekaterinburg, the street art festival will pop up in 12 other Russian ... -
Russians compete: grass scything contest
Traditional tools came to the fore in Russia at the weekend with the holding of an annual scything competition. Referees were strict and penalized ... -
Underwater music festival. Ocean Filled with sound
The musical performances were ocean-themed, filling the seas with ‘Yellow Submarine’, ‘Fins’ and the theme from Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’. The event, called the ... -
The Way War-shattered Aleppo is treating its culture
Going to the hammam was once a beloved ritual for Aleppo resident Atef Shikhouni and his friends. Recalling the boisterous, joyful experience, the 55-year-old wrote: “Here ... -
French chef wants to leave Michelin guide after being stripped of a star
French chef Marc Veyrat had, for years, been at the top of his sport but in January the venerable foodies’ bible stripped him of ... -
BBC Apollo 11 film retells the Moon landing in an original way
It’s been 50 years since humans first landed on the Moon. Despite current plans to resend people to our nearest natural satellite, there’ll still ... -
Sotheby’s will be holding it’s first sneaker auction
Sotheby’s have announced they will be holding their first sneaker auction this month. The New York-based auction company will welcome bids online for 100 ...