Tag #Arts And Culture

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Thatcher's Secret Elocution Lessons from Olivier

Margaret Thatcher received six elocution and presentation lessons from Laurence Olivier in 1972, arranged by her speechwriter and image consultant, to improve her political image, as detailed in a new Radio 4 play, "When Maggie Met Larry," airing February 15th.

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Quality Education
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Diverse Pop Culture Offerings: Spy Thriller, ER Drama, and Comedic Audiobooks

This week's pop culture highlights include the spy thriller "The Agency," the ER drama "The Pitt," and the comedic audiobooks by Philomena Cunk, showcasing diverse storytelling approaches and audience appeal.

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Quality Education
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Bournemouth's First Municipal Beach Hut Faces Demolition Amidst Pier Renovation

Bournemouth's 1909 beach hut #2359, the UK's first municipal beach hut, faces demolition due to a £9.5 million pier renovation, sparking a preservation debate among residents, historians, and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Pompeii Unearths Luxurious Bathhouse and Tragic Remains

Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a once-in-a-century discovery: a remarkably preserved private bathhouse, potentially the largest ever found in the city, alongside the skeletal remains of two Pompeiians who perished in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, offering a stark contrast betwee...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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We Are The World" Raises \$60 Million for Africa

On January 28, 1985, 47 music stars, including Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, recorded "We Are The World" at A&M Studios in Los Angeles, raising over \$60 million for famine relief in Africa, inspired by Bob Geldof's Band Aid project and organized by Harry Belafonte and Quincy Jones.

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Zero Hunger
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David Lynch, Acclaimed Film Director, Dies at 78

David Lynch, the acclaimed director known for films like Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks, died at age 78, leaving a significant impact on cinema and art, as evidenced by the term 'Lynchian' in the Oxford Dictionary.

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Controversial Italian History Guidelines Spark Debate

A team of Italian educators drafted new national guidelines for history education, sparking controversy due to their focus on Italian and Western history and alleged ideological bias; the authors defend their approach, emphasizing the need for in-depth regional study before expanding globally.

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Quality Education
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Night and Day" Film Production Highlights North East England

The film "Night and Day," a period drama starring Haley Bennett and Lily Allen, was filmed in various locations throughout England's North East, from Northumberland to County Durham, utilizing historic sites like Beamish Museum and Ryhope Engines Museum, with the cast praising the region's beauty an...

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Gender Equality
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Bologna's Contemporary Art Scene Takes Center Stage

Three contemporary art exhibitions opened in Bologna this weekend—Elisabeth Scherffig's "Observatorium," Claire Fontane's "Lotta," and Zeno Bertozzi's "Trame silenziose"—featuring diverse styles and themes, previewing the upcoming Arte Fiera and Art City.

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Gender Equality
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David Lynch, Celebrated Film Director, Dies at [Age]

Film director David Lynch, celebrated for his surrealist films like "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive," died, prompting tributes from actors and musicians who highlighted his artistic influence and personal qualities.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Dispute Erupts Over Authorship of Iconic Vietnam Napalm Photo

A new documentary questions the authorship of Nick Ut's Pulitzer Prize-winning Vietnam War napalm photo, alleging an NBC stringer took the image and gave it to the Associated Press, a claim the AP and Ut vehemently deny following their own six-month investigation.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Launches Soft Power Council to Boost Global Influence and Economy

The UK government established a soft power council, chaired by Lisa Nandy and David Lammy, to leverage cultural figures and the royal family to boost Britain's global influence and economy by strategically using cultural and sporting events.

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