Tag #Culture

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Italy's Museum Boom: A Cultural Response to the Digital Age

Italy is experiencing a surge in museum construction, driven by successive governments and private initiatives, showcasing a diverse range of museums, from those dedicated to art and archeology to those housing eclectic collections, reflecting a national desire to preserve cultural heritage in respo...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
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The History of Holidays: From Roman Postcards to Mass Tourism

Organized holidays for the general public started in 1841 with Thomas Cook's excursion, but the wealthy have traveled for leisure for millennia; the Bank Holiday Act of 1871 further increased access.

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Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
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Dangast's Watt en Schlick Festival Draws 6,500 Daily Attendees

The Watt en Schlick Festival in Dangast, Friesland, Germany, kicked off its 12th edition on August 25th, 2023, featuring approximately 70 concerts, readings, and film screenings across five stages near the Wadden Sea, with headliners Zaho de Sagazan and Makko, drawing approximately 6,500 attendees d...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Bank of England's Banknote Redesign Receives Thousands of Responses

The Bank of England's appeal for new banknote designs received thousands of responses, including many from young people, with suggested imagery including a dolphin, the Sycamore Gap tree, and the Angel of the North, signaling a potential shift from solely historical figures.

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No Poverty
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Ukrainian Artist Defies War, Highlights Governmental Neglect

Despite nightly missile attacks in Kharkiv, 66-year-old Ukrainian artist Pavlo Makov chose to remain in his hometown, prioritizing his connection to home despite the danger, highlighting the resilience of many Ukrainian citizens who have similarly chosen to remain, and illustrating the government's ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Musical Satirist Tom Lehrer Dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, a celebrated musical satirist known for his witty songs tackling serious issues, died at age 97 on Saturday at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, leaving a lasting legacy on comedy and satire.

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Quality Education
zeit.de
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Major Staff Turnover at Hamburg Theaters Amidst Leadership Changes

Simultaneous leadership changes at Hamburg's Thalia Theater and State Opera have resulted in significant staff turnover, with 17 actors leaving Thalia and six singers leaving the State Opera, among numerous other departures and arrivals across departments, creating challenges for the new leadership.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Nostalgia's Grip: Cultural Regression and the Yearning for a Fictional Past

The entertainment industry's revival of past franchises and aesthetics, such as the Fantastic Four's 1960s-style reboot, reflects a widespread cultural nostalgia for perceived past optimism and simpler times, despite this perception's inaccuracy. This trend, amplified by AI's recycling of existing c...

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No Poverty
themoscowtimes.com
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Bribery Charges Filed Against Top Russian Theater Official

Russian authorities charged Vladimir Kekhman, artistic director of the Gorky Moscow Art Theater and Mikhailovsky Theater, and Marat Karginov, CEO of RSK-Renaissance, with bribery related to the Gorky Theater's restoration; investigators allege Karginov provided Kekhman with a $337,000 Mercedes in ex...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Republican Proposal to Rename Kennedy Center Faces Legal Hurdles

House Republicans proposed renaming the Kennedy Center after Donald Trump and its opera house after Melania Trump, which violates the law establishing the center unless Congress changes it; this follows Trump's dismissal of board members, alteration of the center's programming, and installation of f...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Tom Lehrer, Celebrated Songwriter and Mathematician, Dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, a singer-songwriter and mathematician, died aged 97; his pre-1960 satirical songs gained a cult following despite his later rejection of fame and his 2020 decision to release his work royalty-free.

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Quality Education
theguardian.com
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Satirist Tom Lehrer Dies at 97

Acclaimed satirist and pianist Tom Lehrer died on Saturday at age 97 in Cambridge, Massachusetts; his sardonic songs, spanning topics from nuclear proliferation to pigeons, earned him iconic status in the 1950s and 60s.

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