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Visitors viewing impactful anti-fascist artworks in a dimly lit, atmospheric exhibition space at Towner Eastbourne.
Art

Comrades in Art exhibition explores anti-fascist art legacy

In 1942, Herbert Baum and his comrades risked their lives to set off small explosive devices in a Nazi propaganda exhibition.

Matteo Ricci·May 12, 2026
A lively street scene in Harlem during the Culture Crawl, showcasing diverse attendees enjoying art, music, and the vibrant neighborhood atmosphere.
Culture

2026 Harlem Culture Crawl Celebrates Local Art and Music May 16-17

For the 2026 Harlem Culture Crawl, a free guided walking tour at the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion on Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 noon requires an RSVP, demanding early planning to access popular eve

Matteo Ricci·May 10, 2026
A diverse collection of influential fashion designers from various historical periods collaborating in a luminous, creative studio space.
Fashion

Iconic Fashion Designers Who Revolutionized Style

Phoebe Philo chose 80-year-old writer Joan Didion as the star of Céline’s spring/summer 2015 campaign, a decision that directly challenged the youth-obsessed, idealized beauty standards typically asso

Eleanor Voss·May 6, 2026
A man in exaggerated 18th-century fashion challenges societal norms of race, gender, and class in Georgian London.
Fashion

How Do Fashion Choices Reflect Cultural Identity and Societal Values?

In 18th-century London, a manumitted enslaved person named Julius Soubise deliberately exaggerated flamboyant clothing, creating a startlingly feminized dandyism that destabilized established categori

Eleanor Voss·May 5, 2026
Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy, displaying over 60 ancient tattoos believed to be for therapeutic purposes.
Art

What Is Body Art's Historical Evolution and Cultural Significance?

The earliest known tattoo wasn't found on a modern rebel, but on a 5,300-year-old mummy named Ötzi the Iceman, who bore over 60 markings.

Matteo Ricci·May 5, 2026
A symbolic image representing the Pulitzer Prize book awards announcement, blending traditional literary elements with modern digital presentation, highlighting history and biography winners.
Books

Pulitzer Prize winners for books announced, honoring history and biography

Daniel Kraus's 'Angel Down' was crowned the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, leading a list of distinguished authors recognized in a remote announcement on Monday afternoon.

Claire Donovan·May 5, 2026
Families of diverse backgrounds celebrating Haitian Heritage Month with cultural activities and art in Union County, New Jersey.
Culture

Union County Celebrates Haitian Heritage Month with Public Events

In Union County, New Jersey, a special-edition Haitian Heritage Month coloring book engages families, while Birmingham, Alabama, offers historic walking tours throughout May 2026.

Eleanor Voss·May 4, 2026
A split image showing a historical Enlightenment salon with intellectuals debating and a modern salon with contemporary authors discussing their work.
Books

What Were Enlightenment Salons and Why Do They Still Matter?

At a monthly salon hosted by Soho House in London, acclaimed authors like Louis de Bernières and Naomi Alderman gather to read and discuss their work.

Claire Donovan·May 2, 2026
Advanced drones and holographic scripts overlaying ancient ruins, with people accessing digital cultural heritage data on a tablet.
Culture

Digital Tools Boost Cultural Preservation, But Gaps Remain

Despite advanced drone technology and blockchain frameworks now preserving ancient sites, nearly 60% of endangered script digitalization efforts remain confined to foundational data building.

Eleanor Voss·April 30, 2026
A visual timeline showcasing the evolution of storytelling from ancient cave paintings to modern digital screens, emphasizing the enduring power of narrative.
Books

What Is Narrative and Why Does It Still Matter Today?

For tens of thousands of years, humans have used stories to transmit vital knowledge, from ancient cave paintings depicting hunts to today's viral TikToks explaining complex concepts in 60 seconds.

Claire Donovan·April 30, 2026