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CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt on Sunday launched a revamp of the Egyptian Museum, promising to preserve and enhance the storied site even as it loses its most famous collection. FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir … Continue reading Cairo’s ‘mother of Egyptian museums’ set for revamp
GHAZNI, Afghanistan (Reuters) – An ancient tower dating back 2,000 years in the historic Afghan city of Ghazni collapsed this week, local officials said, raising concerns about the vulnerability of the country’s cultural heritage and the government’s ability to protect … Continue reading Ancient Afghan citadel collapses, cultural heritage sites at risk
LONDON (Reuters) – Abstract paintings depicting the female form by Pablo Picasso and Fernand Leger are expected to fetch tens of millions of dollars at auction when they go under the hammer next week, according to Christie’s auction house. “Femme … Continue reading Picasso, Leger paintings seen fetching millions at London auction
WESTVLETEREN, Belgium (Reuters) – Belgian Trappist monks who brew one of the world’s most coveted beers are turning to online sales to ensure their limited supply goes directly to beer lovers rather than to profiteers. Glasses with Belgian Trappist beer … Continue reading Overwhelmed Belgian monks enter internet age to sell prized beer
Revellers take part in an annual gay pride parade in Tel Aviv, Israel June 14, 2019. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun TEL AVIV (Reuters) – The summer attire was colorful and rainbow flags billowed with pride in the Mediterranean breeze as revelers flooded … Continue reading Tel Aviv runs rainbow colors at jubilant pride parade
FILE PHOTO: Jamie Oliver slices fish during an appearance on NBC’s “Today” show in Miami Beach, Florida February 22, 2008. REUTERS/Eric Thayer/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) – The Gatwick Airport branches of British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s restaurant chain were saved … Continue reading Jamie Oliver’s Gatwick Airport restaurants saved, protecting 250 jobs
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Few Mexican icons have enjoyed greater recognition than the painter, Frida Kahlo. Only her voice seemed doomed to oblivion. Until Wednesday, that is, when the National Music Library of Mexico released a radio recording, apparently capturing … Continue reading Lost voice of Mexican icon Frida Kahlo surfaces
The head of an ancient wolf, which had been preserved in permafrost for over 40,000 years, is seen on the banks of the Tirekhtyakh river in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia September 6, 2018. Picture taken September 6, 2018. … Continue reading Russia uncovers 40,000 year-old wolf head, preserved in ice
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Marijuana chemical residue has been found in incense burners apparently used during funerary rites at a mountainous site in western China in about 500 BC, providing what may be the oldest evidence of smoking cannabis for its … Continue reading High times in ancient China revealed in funerary cannabis discovery
Soccer Football – Women’s World Cup – Group F – United States v Thailand – Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims, France – June 11, 2019 Alex Morgan of the U.S. celebrates scoring their twelfth goal with Megan Rapinoe REUTERS/Christian Hartmann (Reuters) – … Continue reading Unlucky 13 for Miami bar that offered free shots for U.S. goals
A lock of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair is seen on display ahead of a Sotheby’s auction, in London, Britain June 10, 2019. REUTERS/Will Russell LONDON (Reuters) – British auction house Sotheby’s plans to sell on Tuesday what it … Continue reading Sotheby’s to auction ‘substantial’ lock of Beethoven’s hair
A model presents a creation during the St James catwalk show at London Fashion Week Men’s in London, Britain, June 8, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls LONDON (Reuters) – Tailored suits and leisure wear take center stage at London Fashion Week Men’s … Continue reading Suited and booted: menswear on show at London Fashion Week Men’s
