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A child sits with balloons in front of a wall of movie posters, Kolkata, WB, India
Transformative power of Bollywood on Indian culture
Bollywood's role in reflecting, challenging, and reshaping India's cultural landscape
Teenager experiencing cyberbullying on smartphone, feeling upset and isolated
The impact of social media on mental health
Importance of mental health awareness, access to care, and early intervention for a supportive future
Estevanico, shown in this painting, was renowned for his ability to communicate with Native American tribes, mastering several indigenous languages during his travels
Mustafa Al-Azmouri: the Moroccan who explored America
Uncovering the legacy of the explorer and how he shaped American history
Artemis with a hind, better known as "Diana of Versailles" as it was long exhibited in the Versailles Castle. Marble, Roman artwork, Imperial Era (1st-2nd centuries CE). Found in Italy
The gods of Greece and Rome
A way for kids to experience the allure and drama of ancient Rome
Sculputure of the God Vishnu in Sheshnarayan Temple, near Kathmandu, Nepal
The birth of Indian iconography
A deep dive into symbolism and artistry
A man is feeding birds in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, amidst the city's lively atmosphere
A conversation on heritage, art, and identity in George Town
Utopia or practicable reality
Smiling commuters sitting in an airport waiting area
The top benefits of business travel
Travel boosts company success, strengthens relationships, and growth
In 1934, in a Kazakh school within the Soviet Socialist Republic of Uzbekistan (SSRU), students gathered in a modest classroom, their lessons shaped by the rapidly changing political landscape of the time
The unbreakable spirit of central Kazakhstan
When the past serves as a compass for understanding
Shibuya Crossing, filmed and replicated in media countless times, Tokyo, Japan
A mirror to modern living: cities as cinematic muses
Keepers of time in our modern civilization
A group of people sharing the same space but removed from each other
A fractured society
Loneliness and isolation as a result of the loss of sociability
Morpheus, painted by Jean-Bernard Restout, depicts the Greek god of dreams in a captivating and ethereal portrayal, capturing the essence of the god's role in the realm of sleep and imagination
Why do we dream?
Ancient and modern answers to the age-old question
Three tanks moving across a barren landscape, suggesting a scene of conflict or military action
War and peace: a cycle of change in social systems
An analysis from the universal principles and laws of energy and matter
A man in a virtual reality helmet, isolated from the world
The age of the ‘chat-demic’
We need a new way of experiencing the world and one another
In the dim glow of his phone, a man searches for connection, but the quiet room around him reflects the hollowness of digital intimacy
Echoes of solitude in a digital world
Loneliness, hope’s absence, and the cost of modern life
Hands typing on a laptop, with a virtual world map in the background, symbolize virtual interaction, social connection, and the power of digital communication
The power and pitfalls of online communities
Benefits, types, and challenges of online communities in fostering social relationships
A portrait of a lonely, sad woman sitting on the side of the motorway, symbolizing isolation and emotional turmoil
Femcelcore: sad, lonely, and unsteady?
The femcel movement and its evolving cultural influence
A vodou altar, syncretized with Catholic elements
The power of Vodou
A force for resistance, rebellion, and revolution
Colorful rendition of England's most celebrated and influential writer, William Shakespeare
Food and symbolism in Shakespeare
How food and drinks reflected power, class, and politics in his plays
A grayscale photo of a man and woman holding hands, symbolizing connection and unity
Blueprint to peace
A call to reclaim humanity’s true purpose
Execution de Marie-Antoinette, veuve de Louis Capet, sur la place de la Révolution
Liberté: the evolving symbol of the French Revolution
From nurturing figure to revolutionary icon
As social beings, we are confined by our relationship with others
Facing and transforming powerlessness and frustration
How time has led to changes in the way we deal with problems
Facade of Tirumala Venkateshwar garbhagriha in the background, India
Tirupati Balaji temple: a spiritual journey to Lord Vishnu
The rich history, architectural marvels, and profound significance of the world's most visited Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh
Marie-Éléonore Godefroid (1778–1849): Scheherazade and Shahryar
The allure of The Arabian Nights
Storytelling, morality, and the supernatural in the 18th century
The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, stands as a symbol of resilience, its ancient stone columns bathed in the warm glow of a Berlin sunset, reminding us of the city's journey from division to unity
Berlin: a journey through power and reconciliation
Exploring Germany’s divided past and its lessons for today
The Birthday of Plato Celebrated in the Villa di Careggi by Lorenzo the Magnificent
A simplified model of social dementia
A guide to progress though mitigation of societal vulnerability
Annibale Carracci (1560–1609), The Choice of Heracles
Resilience: Maya's journey and the trials of Heracles
Exploring the transformative power of perseverance in mythology and modern life
A cheerful woman sits in a cozy café, engrossed in a book, radiating warmth and joy as she enjoys her peaceful moment surrounded by the inviting ambiance
How moving to Ireland unveiled my passion for writing
From Irish literature to discovering my voice and career in journalism
The Voyager Golden Records are two identical phonograph records which were included aboard the two Voyager spacecraft launched in 1977
The Haiduk’s path: from the Balkans to Antarctica and beyond
How did the Haiduks become heroes from being outlaws?
An illustration of Imam al-Bukhari, the renowned Islamic scholar, depicted with his scholarly attire, deeply immersed in the study and compilation of hadiths
Imam al-Bukhari: preserving the prophetic teachings
Legacy of the scholar who shaped Islamic knowledge through dedication and divine blessings
A young Korean woman stands on a subway train, gazing directly at the camera, surrounded by other commuters
The unspoken skill of nunchi
A blessing and a curse of South Korean society
A human hand cradling a transparent globe, highlighting the interconnectedness of humanity and Earth's resources
Law of human sustainability and the Princonser method
Human sustainability as a manifestation of universal essence
Artistic rendition of our own consciousness
An unperceivable perception
Exploring the elusive moments where mind and soul merge
"Old Hong Kong mahjong" is the most commonly known version of mahjong
Self-care & a game of Mahjong
It’s fun, cognitively beneficial and much easier to learn than bridge
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Events in Culture

Gajalakshmi (the goddess of good fortune) (detail), India, about 1780. Courtesy of British Museum
Ancient India, living traditions
22 May — 19 Oct 2025 at the British Museum in London, United Kingdom
Page from a Qurʾan manuscript in Kufi script, Iraq, Abbasid dynasty, 8th–9th century. Courtesy of Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg
Inspiring SWANA
4 Jul 2025 — 4 Jul 2026 at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany
Controlled freedom. The allied forces in Vienna, exhibition view. Courtesy of Musa Museum
Controlled freedom. The allied forces in Vienna
10 Apr — 7 Sep 2025 at the Musa Museum in Vienna, Austria
Homage 500. History, culture, remembrance, exhibition view. Courtesy of Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku
Homage 500. History, culture, remembrance
8 Apr — 29 Jun 2025 at the Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku in Malbork, Poland
Jun Min Cho, Gangnam view of Hyundai apartment blocks. Courtesy of Museum Rietberg
Hallyu! The korean wave
4 Apr — 17 Aug 2025 at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich, Switzerland
From August 1939 to June 1941. Terror and mass repressions in Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Lithuania, Moldova, and Ukraine, exhibition view. Courtesy of Museum of occupations and freedom fights
From august 1939 to june 1941 (...)
15 Mar — 15 Sep 2025 at Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights in Vilnius, Lithuania
New images. A new epoch. History of early photography in Salzburg (1839–1877), exhibition view. Courtesy of Museum der Moderne
New pictures. A new era (...)
14 Mar — 19 Oct 2025 at the Museum der Moderne in Salzburg, Austria
Ausreißer. Die wandzeitung, ehxibition view. Courtesy of Kunsthaus Graz
Ausreißer. Die wandzeitung
27 Feb — 27 Apr 2025 at the Kunsthaus Graz in Graz, Austria
Between pick up and drop off, video still. Courtesy of Musa Museum
Between pick up and drop off
27 Feb — 25 May 2025 at the Musa Museum in Vienna, Austria
The bourgeoise on stage, exhibition view. Courtesy of History Museum
The bourgeoise on stage
14 Feb — 2 Nov 2025 at History Museum in Graz, Austria
Poetry of the people, exhibition view. Courtesy of Wereldmuseum
Poetry of the people
14 Feb — 24 Aug 2025 at the Wereldmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Opening of the exhibition ‘The German book’ in the Mauritshuis, 1941. Courtesy of Mauritshuis
Facing the storm. A museum in wartime
13 Feb — 29 Jun 2025 at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, Netherlands
Objects. Ways of seeing, exhibition view. Courtesy of Musée du Quai Branly
Objects. Ways of seeing
11 Feb — 22 Jun 2025 at the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, France
15 years of Duchamp and Sons, photos in exhibition. Courtesy of Whitechapel Gallery
15 years of Duchamp and Sons
5 Feb — 5 May 2025 at the Whitechapel Gallery in London, United Kingdom
Tune in! Austria in between propaganda and protest, exhibition view. Courtesy of House of Austrian History
Tune in! Austria in between propaganda and protest
31 Jan 2025 — 6 Jan 2026 at the House of Austrian History in Vienna, Austria
Master of the Geneva Boccaccio, Arabia, in the Book of marvels of the world, France, Angers, ca. 1460 . Courtesy of Morgan Library and Museum
The book of marvels. Imagining the medieval world
24 Jan — 25 May 2025 at the Morgan Museum in New York, United States
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away, exhibition view. Courtesy of ROM
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away
10 Jan — 1 Sep 2025 at the ROM in Toronto, Canada
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