Timothy Gachanga, Kenyatta University The French parliament has unanimously passed a law to return the Djidji Ayôkwé, a sacred talking drum stolen by colonial forces from Côte d’Ivoire in 1916. Once used by the Ebrié people in the coastal south of the country to summon gatherings, announce royal messages and anchor community identity,
Ph. The Roman baths at Sabratha, Libya, were damaged in the earthquake and tsunami of 365 AD. Reza / Getty Images Konstantine Panegyres, The University of Western Australia The Greek poet Crinagoras of Mytilene (1st century BC–1st century AD) once addressed a little poem to an earthquake. He asked the quake not to
Tinashe Mushakavanhu, Harvard University Driven by a desire to explore Nigeria’s literary and cultural history beyond the metropolis of Lagos, I took a road trip to Ibadan, once the most important university town in the country. Ibadan, in Oyo State, was the first city in Nigeria to have a university set up in
Hamza Benattia, Universitat de Barcelona A new archaeological discovery at Kach Kouch in Morocco challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians from the Middle East in around 800 BCE. It reveals a much richer and more complex history than previously thought.
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
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
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
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
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
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