Nottinghamshire Villagers Uncover 16th Century Secrets in 350-Year-Old Chest
History enthusiasts in Nottinghamshire uncover 250 documents from the 16th Century in a chest hidden for hundreds of years.
Category : Arts
£33m Government Funding to Revitalise Museums and Libraries Across the UK
UK government announces £33m for 43 library services and 26 museums to upgrade buildings and digital infrastructure amid council budget pressures.
Botanical Carvings in St Albans Cathedral's Lady Chapel Revealed
St Albans Cathedral's Lady Chapel features Victorian botanical carvings by sculptor John Baker, using plants brought by local women.
Royal Opera Stand In Booed During Turandot Performance
Booing at Royal Opera House during Turandot after stand-in omits Nessun Dorma; critics debate audience behaviour.
Royal Family Gains New Stars as Harry and Meghan Fade
The Royal Family is thriving with new stars like Harriet Sperling, an NHS nurse, and Peter Phillips, while Harry and Meghan's absence feels permanent after Megxit.
Ms vs Miss: Key Differences and Origins Explained
Ms and Miss differ: Miss is for unmarried women, while Ms is marital-status neutral. Historian Dr Amy Erickson reveals their shared origin from 'Mistress'.
Beryl Cook Retrospective in Plymouth Celebrates Working Class Joy
A major Beryl Cook retrospective in Plymouth argues she was a serious artist who chronicled working-class joy and social change.
Pentangle Folk Music Sparked My Cultural Awakening
A mixed-race teen finds belonging through Pentangle's folk music, sparking an obsession with British folklore and its connections to Caribbean traditions.
Made in Ancient Egypt Review: A Two-Day Pyramid Bender and the BC Leonardo
Review of 'Made in Ancient Egypt' at the Fitzwilliam Museum, revealing the lives of ancient Egyptian artists and a possible Leonardo-like genius.
Artist and Playwright John Byrne Dies at 83
John Byrne, Scottish artist and creator of TV series Tutti Frutti, dies aged 83.
Olivier Redon's Optical Illusions: A Visual Puzzle Challenge
Explore Olivier Redon's optical illusions, including Necker cube tricks and perspective puzzles, with explanations of how they work.
Banksy's First Solo Exhibition in 14 Years Opens in Glasgow
Banksy's first solo exhibition in 14 years, 'CUT & RUN', opens in Glasgow featuring original stencils and iconic works.
National Gallery's Leonardo da Vinci 'Experience' Falls Flat, Critics Say
National Gallery's immersive Leonardo da Vinci exhibition receives poor reviews for being underwhelming and lacking educational depth.
Denmark's 'Ugly and Pornographic' Big Mermaid Statue to Be Removed
Denmark's Big Mermaid statue, criticized as 'ugly and pornographic', is to be removed from Dragør Fort due to cultural heritage concerns.
Photographer's Eureka Moment Captures Northern California Miracle
Photographer Curran Hatleberg recounts his eureka moment capturing a serendipitous scene in Eureka, California, highlighting patience and trust in his work.
David Hockney's First English Landscape to Be Auctioned After 30 Years
David Hockney's 1965 painting 'English Garden', his first English landscape, is on show at Sotheby's before auction with an estimate of £2.5m-£3.5m.
Funeral Conversations and the Importance of Real Butter
Hannah Jones explores the oddity of funeral conversations, from Prestige pans to real butter, and how grief hides in ordinary details after her mother-in-law's death.
Indian Village Chef Chand Singh's Royal Journey to Newcastle
Chef Chand Singh, who cooked for King Charles and Bollywood stars, now runs Rani Indian Restaurant on Newcastle Quayside with his son Rohit, serving authentic Punjabi cuisine.
William Scott's Lost Paintings Found in Somerset Museum
Three William Scott paintings loaned to Museum of Somerset, exploring his friendship with Mark Rothko and abstract art.
Most Writers Earn Less Than £600 a Year, Survey Reveals
Survey reveals 54% of traditionally-published and 80% of self-published authors earn less than £600 a year from writing.
Sex-Themed Garden to Break Taboos at Chelsea Flower Show
Chelsea Flower Show features a sex-themed garden by Lovehoney, breaking taboos with aphrodisiac plants and ending the gnome ban.
Artist Tony Albert Turns Racist 'Aboriginalia' into Art at MCA Sydney
Tony Albert's exhibition 'Not a Souvenir' at MCA Sydney showcases his collection of racist 'Aboriginalia', transforming kitsch objects into art that critiques commodification of First Nations culture.
Tyneside Dad Welcomes First Child on Father's Day
Jamie Hamilton and partner Sara welcomed daughter Hallie Rea at the Royal Victoria Infirmary on Father's Day, two days after her due date. Jamie says he is 'over the moon' and always thought she would arrive on that day.
Private Lives Revival Spins Coward's Comedy in Manchester
Blanche McIntyre's revival of Noël Coward's Private Lives at Manchester's Royal Exchange spins a dizzying tale of desire and spite, with restrained performances.
Anozero Biennale Fights Gentrification With Anarchist Art
Coimbra's Anozero biennale uses anarchist art to resist gentrification and hotel development plans for its monastery venue.
UK Returns Looted Asante Gold Artefacts to Ghana After 150 Years
UK returns 32 looted Asante gold artefacts to Ghana on long-term loan after 150 years, including a gold peace pipe and sword of state.
The Authenticator Review: Thriller Tackles Slavery Legacies with Lightness of Touch
Review of Winsome Pinnock's The Authenticator, a comedy-infused thriller at the Dorfman Theatre about two Black academics authenticating an enslaver's diaries.
Sacred Journey to Mina Mina in Australia's Great Sandy Desert
A sacred journey to Mina Mina in Australia's Great Sandy Desert, where a group of Warlpiri women and companions overcome treacherous conditions to reach a holy site.
Hay Festival 2026 Reveals Star-Studded Line-Up in Wales
Hay Festival 2026 line-up includes Emma Thompson, Malala Yousafzai, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, and Gisèle Pelicot, with over 500 events in Hay-on-Wye.
Unseen Lucian Freud Art in 2026 National Portrait Gallery Show
National Portrait Gallery's 2026 Lucian Freud show includes unseen works, but critics pan focus on drawings over paintings.
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