Tag #Culture

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Children's Questions Inspire Feces-Focused Museum Exhibit

The Thackray Museum in Leeds presents "POO!", an exhibition based on children's questions about feces, featuring artifacts such as resin-encased feces, a 12th-century poo sample, and Victorian constipation cures, running from July 26, 2024 to January 4, 2026.

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20% Bias Score

Quality Education
bbc.com
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Bank of England Banknote Redesign: Over 2,000 Responses in One Day

The Bank of England's call for public input on a banknote redesign sparked over 2,000 responses within a day, with suggestions ranging from historical figures and landmarks to animals, classic TV shows, and even mobile phones, reflecting diverse national preferences and nostalgia.

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36% Bias Score

lemonde.fr
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French Cultural Union Threatens Avignon Festival Boycott Over Minister Dati's Attendance

France's leading cultural union, CGT-Spectacle, is calling for a boycott of the Avignon Festival (July 7-26) if Culture Minister Rachida Dati or a member of the Bayrou government attends, citing budget cuts and broader policy disagreements.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
zeit.de
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Thuringia's Summer Festivals Begin Amidst Record Heat

Thuringia's summer open-air festival season began with record heat, with Jena's Kulturarena featuring "Laszlo's Heart" and Rudolstadt's festival boasting 130 bands from 30 countries, including a focus on Mali, amidst concerns about heat and rising ticket prices.

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No Poverty
theguardian.com
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Benidorm: A Spanish Tourism Success Story

In 2024, Benidorm, Spain, received nearly 3 million visitors; over 1 million were Spanish nationals, exceeding the nearly 900,000 from the UK, showcasing a successful model of sustainable tourism that contrasts with other Spanish cities struggling with overtourism.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
elpais.com
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The Monster Within: Exploring the Psychological and Societal Implications of 'Monstrosity'

Following a homophobic attack by his father, a patient questions the meaning of 'monster', prompting an exploration of the concept's psychological and societal implications, historical representations, and inherent human 'horror'.

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20% Bias Score

Gender Equality
elpais.com
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Prostitution Scandals Expose Deep-Rooted Patriarchy in Spanish Politics

The involvement of Spanish politicians from both left and right-wing parties in prostitution scandals highlights the deep-rooted patriarchal norms that normalize such behavior, as evidenced by a 2017 US study and a 2023 Spanish CIS report showing higher acceptance of prostitution among conservatives...

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76% Bias Score

Gender Equality
taz.de
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Warsaw Museum Showcases Eastern European Resistance Art

A new museum of modern art in Warsaw, Poland, opened in October 2024, showcasing an exhibition ("The Cynics Republic") of Eastern European resistance art from the 1960s onwards, largely unknown in Western Europe, highlighting the art's importance in a politically divided nation.

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28% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
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Andalusian Parliament Recognizes Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa's Role in Spanish Identity

The Andalusian Parliament passed a proposal recognizing the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa's importance in Spanish national identity, supported by Vox, PP, and PSOE, despite differing interpretations of its historical significance, leading to plans for enhanced historical preservation and education.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nytimes.com
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Pet Crocodiles in Australia's Northern Territory: A Unique Cultural Phenomenon

In Australia's Northern Territory, the unique cultural acceptance of risk and connection to the region's wildlife has led to a surprising trend: people keeping crocodiles as pets, despite the inherent dangers; this practice is also a major tourist draw, boosting the local economy.

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40% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
elpais.com
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Art's Shifting Role in Soft Power: From Mona Lisa Diplomacy to Digital Challenges

The article examines the changing role of art in soft power, contrasting Jackie Kennedy's successful use of the Mona Lisa in the 1960s with current challenges to artistic freedom in the US and the strategies employed by China and France to utilize art for diplomatic purposes.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Renowned Pianist Alfred Brendel Dies at 94

Celebrated pianist and author Alfred Brendel died aged 94 in London; his 60-year career included championing works by Haydn, Schubert, and Liszt, and mentoring many leading pianists.

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4% Bias Score

Quality Education

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