Pompeii, life went on after Vesuvius: new discovery points to the Renaissance
New fifteenth- and sixteenth-century finds rekindle the mystery of Pompeii: the city was not forgotten after the eruption, but lived on in local memory.
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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Fjord' - A worthy 2026 Palme d'Or winner?
A deeply religious Romanian family clashes with Norway's liberal principles when the couple is suspected of child abuse. This year’s Palme d’Or winner will polarise. And that’s the point.
Reggaeton star Wisin launches University of Perreo to preserve the history of the genre
The Puerto Rican artist has announced a new institution dedicated to studying and preserving the history of reggaeton, a project that already has a website and a 15-day countdown.
US actor Liev Schreiber calls for stronger air defences during Kyiv visit
American actor and UNITED24 ambassador Liev Schreiber was forced into an air raid shelter during a visit to Kyiv after deadly Russian overnight strikes. He called for stronger air defences, including renewed support for Ukraine's Patriot systems.
Why is the Gwangju Biennale refusing to call Taiwan’s pavilion the 'Taiwan Pavilion'?
Taiwan’s government and participating artists accuse the Gwangju Biennale of censorship after it renamed its exhibition the “NTMoFA Pavilion”.
Johannes Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' goes on rare overseas trip to Japan
Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is on display in Osaka for five weeks, marking its first international trip in more than a decade. The masterpiece has been loaned by the Mauritshuis in the Netherlands while the museum undergoes renovation.
World’s oldest person celebrates 117th birthday in UK - What is the secret to her longevity?
Ethel Caterham, who lives in Surrey, UK, was born in 1909 and celebrates her 117th birthday today. She inherited the title of Oldest Person in the World last year and is one of the oldest people to survive Covid-19.
Diamonds or duds: Are these the most overrated albums of all time?
Time to kill some sacred cows... Euronews Culture throws caution to the wind and reappraises the albums which are too often and perhaps wrongly elevated to 'masterpiece' status.
"F**k Chega": British band shows controversial message at CA Vilar de Mouros festival
The British punk rock duo shouted and urged the crowd to yell "f**k Chega" while the message "F**k Chega" was shown on the stage screen.
'Peaky Blinders' fans can now immerse themselves in the Shelby underworld in London
Fans of 'Peaky Blinders' can now step into the fictional world of the Shelby family at a new immersive experience near London Bridge. Visitors can explore the Garrison Tavern, take on missions, place bets and interact with characters in an underworld inspired by the hit series.
UK cinemas consider ban on Meta ‘pervert glasses’ over piracy and privacy concerns
The UK Cinema Association is weighing restrictions on Meta glasses, which can provide accessibility features but also record videos covertly.
Raiders of the Cookie Jar: Harrison Ford and Cookie Monster break the internet
“This has made my month." A clip shared by Sesame Street's Cookie Monster has gone viral, racking up millions of views and rave reviews...
Quevedo overtakes Rosalía and becomes Spain's most streamed artist on Spotify
The artist tops the Swedish platform's summer ranking, which estimates each artist's monthly streams, overtaking his Catalan colleague and Rels B.
Archaeologists uncover human offering at ancient ceremonial site in Lima
Archaeologists in Lima have uncovered the skeletal remains of an adult believed to have been placed as a ritual offering at Huaca Pucllana. The body was found inside a ceremonial canal dating to around 650 AD, when the Lima culture flourished on Peru's central coast.
Alarming study reveals that almost 40 per cent of music released globally in July 2026 used AI
The use of AI in music creation continues to be a divisive topic and recent figures confirm that the onslaught of AI-generated tracks is not slowing down. Worse, certain artists are becoming more open about using the controversial technology.
Why is this Christian metal band suing Netflix over 'KPop Demon Hunters'?
The complaint focuses on the recently announced KPop Demon Hunters live tour, which the metal band claims causes “almost complete overlap” and will cause confusion...
Céline Dion reveals she relied on Valium over 17 years of undiagnosed illness
The singer spent years hiding her symptoms before being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome in 2022.
Has Disney found a million alpacas for Johnny Depp's return to the Pirates of the Caribbean series?
Johnny Depp is reportedly in talks to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, despite having been dropped from the franchise following his legal woes. Depp even said that he would not return to the role again even for "$300m and a million alpacas"...