Culture
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Princess of Wales Maintains High-Profile Engagement Through Sports and Cultural Diplomacy
Princess Catherine of Wales continues a series of high-profile engagements, including recent appearances at Wimbledon and meetings with international figures.
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Bau Truc Pottery Village Preserves Ancient Cham Craftsmanship
Vietnam’s Bau Truc pottery village continues to sustain its centuries-old tradition of hand-molding ceramics without the use of a potter’s wheel.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Confirm Christian Dior Wedding Attire
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have confirmed their wedding attire was custom-made by Christian Dior, designed by Jonathan Anderson.
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Bishop Museum’s ‘Ilau Ka Hula Festival Highlights Native Hawaiian Resistance on July 4
At the Bishop Museum’s ‘Ilau Ka Hula festival, Native Hawaiians marked July 4 as a day of resistance, asserting cultural sovereignty 133 years after the coup.
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Sculptor David Williams-Ellis Revealed as Artist Behind Andy Murray’s Wimbledon Statue
Renowned sculptor David Williams-Ellis has been named the artist behind the new Andy Murray bronze statue, set for Wimbledon’s 150th anniversary.
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Critical backlash greets Alexander Armstrong’s ‘Across America’ travelogue
Television presenter Alexander Armstrong is facing sharp criticism for his new US travelogue, with reviewers labeling the production as superficial and aimless.
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New Revolutionary War Memorial Dedicated in Pottstown
Pottstown unveiled a new Revolutionary War memorial on Veterans Island to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, honoring local patriots who fought for independence.
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Ken Burns Reexamines American Revolution as U.S. Marks 250th Anniversary
Ken Burns debuts a six-part documentary series reexamining the American Revolution, offering an inclusive, stark perspective as the U.S. marks its 250th year.
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From Singaporean Curry to Silicon Valley Noodles: The Evolution of Asian Comfort Food
Street food traditions in Singapore and California are finding new life through specialized techniques, from clay-pot fish curries to late-night Hunan rice noodles.
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A Decade of Genius: Remembering Caroline Aherne
July 2026 marks ten years since the passing of Caroline Aherne, a writer and comedian whose relatable brilliance fundamentally reshaped the British television landscape.
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Duchess of Edinburgh Debuts Modern Bob at Agricultural Festival
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has debuted a chic chin-length bob, marking her most significant hair transformation in nearly 15 years.
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Distressed Luxury: Why Timeworn Aesthetics Are Defining 2026 Fashion
Fashion houses are embracing a ‘distressed’ aesthetic in 2026, prioritizing lived-in textures and imperfections over traditional polished luxury.
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Natasha Raskin Sharp: Balancing High-Profile Television Career and Family Life
BBC presenter Natasha Raskin Sharp continues to balance a prominent career in antiques programming with a selectively managed private family life.
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Naomi Osaka Debuts Hana Yagi Design at 2026 Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka returned to Wimbledon in a custom Hana Yagi design that blends traditional Japanese furisode elements with modern tiered tulle.
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Ancient Mosaic Uncovered in Smyrna Reveals Symbolic Language of Antiquity
Archaeologists in Izmir have uncovered a 1,500-year-old mosaic featuring intricate geometric and plant motifs that offer new insights into ancient symbolic culture.