Arts and Culture

After 600 years, night watchman still keeps vigil over Lausanne

by Eloi ROUYER Agence France Presse LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) -- Every evening, the night watchman clambers to the top of…

Brazil museum holds first exhibition since fire

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil's historic National Museum on Wednesday displayed fossils discovered in the Antarctic at an off-site…

LOOK: Argentina’s iconic Ateneo is ‘world’s most beautiful’ bookstore

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- Argentina's iconic bookstore Ateneo Grand Splendid has just been named the "world's most beautiful bookstore"…

Historic library weaves ‘Harry Potter’-style tourist magic in Rio

by Marie Hospital and Marc Burleigh Agence France-Presse RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- From the outside, it looks like…

S.Korean grain silo transforms into world’s largest mural

INCHEON, South Korea (AFP) -- A dreary grain silo that was transformed into an enormous colorful artwork in South Korea…

EBC Films’ “Guerrero” captivates global audience with heartwarming story of resilience and triumph

by Emily Manuel Contributor, Eagle News (Eagle News) -- EBC Films takes center stage once more with the international release…

Sinatra memorabilia, jewelry on sale in New York

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- A sweeping range of Frank Sinatra memorabilia and jewelry owned by his fourth and…

Iraq’s ancient pottery struggles to outlive modern plastic

by Haydar Indhar Agence France Presse NAJAF, Iraq (AFP) -- Adel al-Kawwaz expertly spins the potter's wheel, shaping the wet…

How engineers are straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa

  by Sonia LOGRE and Charles ONIANS Agence France Presse PISA, Italy (AFP) -- "It's still straightening," said engineer Roberto…

UNESCO adds reggae music to global cultural heritage list

  PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (AFP) -- Reggae music, whose chill, lilting grooves found international fame thanks to artists like Bob…

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