Culture + Arts - The Deeping

Apr 4, 2025

Uncorking the past: new analysis of Troy findings rewrites the story of wine in the early bronze age

Depas amphikypellon from Schliemann’s excavations at Troy. Institute of Classical Archaeology at the University of Tübingen/Valentin Marquardt, CC BY-SA Stephan Blum, University of Tübingen Wine drinking in ancient Troy was not restricted to the upper classes, as has long been supposed – something our new research has established for the first time. Colleagues

Feb 27, 2025

A Palestinian film is an Oscars favorite − so why is it so hard to see?

Ph. Directors Basel Adra, left, and Yuval Abraham on stage at the 62nd New York Film Festival on Sept. 29, 2024. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Drew Paul, University of Tennessee For many low-budget, independent films, an Oscar nomination is a golden ticket. The publicity can translate into theatrical releases or rereleases, along with more

Jan 24, 2025

Science lifts the curtain on the history of European puppet theatre

Professor Didier Plassard is a leading scholar in theatre studies and puppetry at Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3 University in France. He has spent the last five years exploring the rich history of puppet theatre in Europe and its contribution to the development of a common European cultural identity. “Puppets have helped to build a

Jan 24, 2025

David Lynch exposed the rot at the heart of American culture

Lynch, the director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ died in January 2024 at the age of 78. Hector Mata/AFP via Getty Images Billy J. Stratton, University of Denver “There’s a sort of evil out there,” says Sheriff Truman in an episode of David Lynch’s iconic TV series, “Twin Peaks.” That line gets

Jan 10, 2025

Asian Architecture: A Symphony of Heritage and Progress

Asian architecture stands as an eloquent expression of the continent’s profound cultural legacy and its forward-looking ingenuity. This seamless interplay between ancient traditions and pioneering innovation has birthed some of the world’s most awe-inspiring and structurally ambitious edifices. From majestic temples and imperial palaces to avant-garde skyscrapers, Asian architecture reverently preserves its historical

Jan 3, 2025

Guinness World Records 2025

Title: Guinness World Records 2025 Author: Guinness World Records Pages: 256 For decades, the Guinness World Records book has been the ultimate authority on humanity’s most audacious, bizarre, and awe-inspiring feats. The 2025 edition, marking the 70th anniversary of this cultural phenomenon, doesn’t just deliver the usual jaw-dropping stats—it elevates the experience into

Dec 27, 2024

The Great Book of Ireland

Title: The Great Book of Ireland Author: Bill O’Neill Pages: 176 Exploring the Emerald Isle: “The Great Book of Ireland” Ireland, a land steeped in legend, history, and unyielding charm, has captivated the imagination of millions worldwide. The Great Book of Ireland: Interesting Stories, Irish History & Random Facts About Ireland offers readers

Dec 20, 2024

Melania: A Memoir

Title: Melania: A Memoir Author: Melania Trump Pages: 256 In Melania: A Memoir, readers are invited into the world of one of the most enigmatic figures of modern politics and pop culture, Melania Trump. Through candid reflections on her Slovenian roots, a high-fashion career, and life alongside one of the most controversial figures

Dec 13, 2024

Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over: My Guide to Life

Title: Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over: My Guide to Life Author: Michael Caine Pages: 272 Michael Caine, the inimitable Hollywood icon with a career spanning over seven decades, invites readers into his world in Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over: My Guide to Life. As much a memoir as it is a

Dec 6, 2024

Taylor Swift – The Stories Behind the Songs

Title: Taylor Swift – The Stories Behind the Songs Author: Annie Zaleski Pages: 240 In Taylor Swift – The Stories Behind the Songs, Annie Zaleski delivers a meticulously crafted and richly insightful exploration of Taylor Swift’s unparalleled songbook. Spanning more than 250 songs across eleven albums, this is not just a deep dive

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