Australia strips military medals over war crimes culture
Australia has stripped senior defence commanders of military honours over alleged war crimes committed under their watch in Afghanistan.In parliament on Thursday, Defence Minister Richard…
Toronto welcomes The Oulim: Unique exhibition fusing Korean culture and cutting-edge technology begins!
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Opening Ceremony of the 5th World Nomad Games Celebrates Global Unity and Nomadic Heritage
The highly anticipated 5th World Nomad Games officially kicked off in Astana, Kazakhstan, with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Astana Arena. Bringing together over…
The Marginalization of Asians: A U.S. Style of Hegemonic Maintenance
In the realm of contemporary American society, the marginalization of Asians has permeated various aspects of life, revealing an underlying current of hegemonic maintenance that…
Black Myth: Wukong and China’s Soft Power
The strong rise and rise to become a superpower has made China eager to develop soft power to enhance its national position, increase its influence…
Combining tech and tradition to revive Europe’s endangered languages
The quest is on to save endangered European languages, some with only a handful of speakers left.By Gareth WillmerLike civilisations, languages rise, fall and disappear.…
Athletes hope their Olympic journeys will sway intolerant minds
Before she cut the air on the world’s biggest sporting stage with head-spinning, gravity-defying moves, Logan Edra, a.k.a. B-Girl Logistx, held herself with a razor-sharp…
Netflix’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ trailer features Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez
A blistering new Netflix trailer starring Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez place the American actors at the center of a Spanish-language musical crime comedy heralded…
The historic hammam ritual is having a renaissance in Istanbul | Arts and Culture
Istanbul, Turkey – The Zeyrek neighbourhood of Istanbul is quintessentially residential; men play backgammon on makeshift tables and discarded vegetable crates line the streets. Seemingly…
Shakespeare at New Swan Theater, Pink Martini among L.A. culture
Hello and welcome to another edition of the Essential Arts Newsletter, a place where we deliver you the best arts and culture news and events…
Pro skateboarder and photographer Ed Templeton on photographing youth culture in Southern California
This story is part of Image’s August issue, Lineage, about intergenerational conversations and how they shape us. I turned pro in 1990. I was 18…
Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year: A Catalyst for Fostering Cultural Diplomacy
The Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year, officially commenced in January 2024, marks a significant milestone in the cultural diplomacy between Cambodia and China. The event was…
Intuit Dome, the Dude, ‘Lords of Dogtown’ and the best L.A. culture
Arlene Mejorado’s “Caricias” series on view at Metro’s Hollywood/Highland station. (Metro Art (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority)) Hello and welcome to a new edition…
‘A dream’: How the Americas’ first free town took its independence back | Arts and Culture News
San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia – Overlooking the usually sleepy, languid town of San Basilio de Palenque is a statue of Benkos Bioho, runaway slave,…
Ukraine uses Olympics to capture world attention, fight war fatigue
PARIS — Ukraine’s Olympic house stands out for its somber atmosphere, with fewer celebrations and parties than the other fan clubhouses that countries set up to…
‘Opening horizons’: Why Indonesian star Dian Sastrowardoyo champions women | Arts and Culture
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesian actor and filmmaker Dian Sastrowardoyo started her career as a model when she was just a teenager, hoping to save up…
Sir Keir Starmer accused of launching assault on free speech after announcing plans to ditch woke cancel culture law
LABOUR has been accused of an assault on free speech over plans to ditch a law blocking university cancel culture.Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson yesterday said…
The Battle for the Soul of Angkor Wat | Arts and Culture
People & Power investigates the mass evictions of thousands of residents at the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, or “City of Temples”, is…
Inside San Quentin’s experiment: Can California change prison culture?
SAN QUENTIN — To someone living outside these dank walls, the changes might seem small.A sergeant greets a prisoner with “good morning” rather than barking an…
Mozart, ‘Twisters,’ ‘Queer Rhapsody’ and the best L.A. culture this week
Porfirio Gutierrez rubs cochineal on his hand. (Liz Fish) Welcome to another edition of Essential Arts, bringing you L.A.‘s finest culture, must-watch film openings, stunning…