Cambodians face eviction to ‘preserve’ Angkor Wat heritage site | Arts and Culture News
On a white canvas, Chan Vichet painted an image of the Hindu deity Shiva, oblivious to the clanging sound of Cambodian soldiers loading the remnants…
NY Philharmonic lures LA’s star conductor Gustavo Dudamel | Arts and Culture News
The move by the famed Venezuelan conductor from Los Angeles to New York marks a major shake-up in the world of classical music. The New…
Indonesian video-on-demand films take world by storm | Arts and Culture News
Jakarta, Indonesia – When Netflix announced the exclusive production of seven Indonesian films and series in September 2022, few expected overnight success. But by the…
After 102 children, Ugandan villager says enough is enough | Arts and Culture
Musa Hasahya Kasera has so many children he can’t remember most of their names. The Ugandan villager is struggling to provide for his vast family, which he…
Andrew Strauss: Cricket’s dressing-room culture needs to change
Sir Andrew Strauss captained England in 50 of his 100 TestsFormer England captain Sir Andrew Strauss says "dressing-room banter" in cricket needs to be "softened".Disciplinary…
Activists link death of Tyre Nichols to ‘cowboy’ police culture | Civil Rights News
As the family of Tyre Nichols prepares to hold funeral services for the 29-year-old on Wednesday, community groups in the United States city of Memphis,…
The Future Library: A forest unfolding for next century’s books | Arts and Culture
A forest is slowly growing in Norway. In 100 years, the paper from its trees will be an anthology of books – with a new…
Top UK tourist hotspots made famous by pop culture – including Abbey Road
Over half of Brits have travelled to somewhere in the UK just because it is linked to their favourite film, TV show, music, or literature…
Yemen and Lebanon landmarks added to UNESCO endangered list | Arts and Culture News
Landmarks of ancient kingdom of Saba and the Rachid Karami International Fair in Tripoli have been inscribed to the list of sites in danger. The…
UNESCO designates Odesa as World Heritage site amid war threats | Arts and Culture News
The United Nations’ cultural agency has decided to add the historic centre of Ukraine’s Black Sea port city of Odesa to its list of World…
Academy Awards 2023: full list of Oscar nominations | Arts and Culture News
Michelle Yeoh is second Asian woman ever to get best actress nod, Naatu Naatu first Indian film song to be nominated. The nominations for the…
Rumours of Parthenon Marbles’ return ‘overhyped’, experts say | Arts and Culture News
A trustee of the British Museum has confirmed the institution is in talks with the Greek government about the disposition of the Parthenon Marbles, but…
A thriving archery tradition in northeast India’s Meghalaya | Arts and Culture News
Thirty archers armed with bamboo bows and arrows sit on a platform awaiting instruction. Then they take aim at a straw cylinder 18 metres (60…
Malaysian lion dancers bring new spirit to ancient tradition | Arts and Culture News
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – When her maternity leave ended, Mariam Abdul Nazar returned to work and her passion, lion dancing. A Malaysian Muslim, she started…
China rings in Lunar New Year with most COVID rules lifted | Arts and Culture News
People across China have celebrated the start of the Lunar New Year with large family gatherings and visits to temples after the government lifted its…