Historian Debunks 'Witches' Marks' Claims at English Sites
Architectural historian Jennifer Alexander argues that 'witches' marks' on historic buildings are actually stonemasons' training marks, with no evidence of supernatural meaning.
Category : Arts
Inside Syria's Women-Only Village: A Refuge of Peace
Jinwar, a women-only commune in north-east Syria, offers safety and independence to women escaping war, violence, and hardship, with residents building their own homes, school, and community.
Kynren Show Transforms Bishop Auckland with Birds and Vikings
Birds of prey, Viking raids, and mythical beasts feature in Kynren: the Storied Lands, a new day show opening next week in Bishop Auckland, part of a cultural renaissance led by the Auckland Project.
M&S to Debut at London Fashion Week After Dumping Frump
Marks & Spencer will stage its first London Fashion Week catwalk show in September, celebrating 100 years in fashion as part of a strategy to attract younger shoppers and shed its frumpy reputation.
Schomburg Center's 100 Years of Black Culture
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture marks 100 years of preserving Black history, with over 11 million items showcasing global African diaspora culture and counter-narratives.
Liverpool's Centuries-Old Bond with Norway
Ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, the ECHO explores Liverpool's deep Norwegian roots, from Viking settlers and Old Norse place names to the dish that gave Scousers their name.
Italy's Culture Minister Pledges to Step Up Art Acquisitions
Italy's Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli pledges to increase art acquisitions after purchasing Antonello da Messina's 'Ecce Homo' for $14.9 million.
Sephora Edinburgh Goody Bag Worth £300: Full Contents
Sephora's first Scottish store in Edinburgh offers a £300 goody bag with 16 products. Shoppers can win it via Beauty Bonus Cards from July 9-12.
York Maze Cuts 15-Acre Design for Attenborough’s 100th
A 15-acre maze in North Yorkshire has been cut into a giant likeness of Sir David Attenborough to celebrate his 100th birthday, featuring his face alongside an elephant, tiger, and gorilla.
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament Top UK Best Views Poll
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament ranked the UK's best view in a poll of 2,000 Brits, with 38% selecting the London landmarks. Tower Bridge came second, as social media influences travel choices for 49% of respondents.
King Charles and Queen Camilla Join Penguin Health Check
King Charles and Queen Camilla performed a health check on a Humboldt penguin named Lannister at London Zoo, using stethoscopes and laser training exercises, during a visit celebrating ZSL's 200th anniversary.
Sker House Wins RICS Heritage Award: Top Wales Building
Sker House, a Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion near Porthcawl, won the Heritage Award at the RICS Awards 2024 in Wales, beating a hospital, community hub, and wellbeing campus.
French Chateau Needs £60m to Save Historic Library
Chateau de Chantilly seeks £60m for urgent renovations to protect its historic library and art collection.
Skeleton of Three Musketeers Hero d’Artagnan Possibly Found Under Dutch Church
Remains found under a church in Maastricht may belong to d’Artagnan, the real-life musketeer who inspired The Three Musketeers.
Elektric Apple: Inclusive Theatre Group Changing Lives in Anfield
Elektric Apple, an inclusive theatre group in Anfield, empowers disabled performers. Founder Carol Oakley started it 14 years ago. Their latest show 'You Are My Sunshine' debuts tonight at Liverpool Lighthouse.
Climate Fiction Prize 2025 Shortlist Announced
Six novels shortlisted for £10,000 Climate Fiction Prize, including works by Madeleine Thien and Robbie Arnott. Winner announced 27 May.
King and Queen Help Check Penguin's Health at London Zoo
King Charles used a stethoscope to check a Humboldt penguin named Lannister during a visit to London Zoo, with Queen Camilla also participating. The couple celebrated ZSL's 200th anniversary.
World's 'Most Beautiful' Bridge: 400-Year-Old Stari Most
Stari Most in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, named world's most beautiful bridge by Time Out. Built in 1566, destroyed in 1993, rebuilt as UNESCO site. Popular for cliff diving.
Paradigm Shift Review: Loud and Immersive Video Art at 180 Studios
Review of Paradigm Shift at 180 Studios: a loud, immersive but incoherent video art exhibition featuring Warhol, Jarman, and more.
3 Home Decor Features to Remove for a Less Tacky Look
Interior designer Sophia DeDomenico reveals three common home decor mistakes—fake plants, word signs, and accent walls—that make homes look cheap and tacky, and offers stylish alternatives.
Celebrities Who Made Baldness Their Signature Look
From Dwayne Johnson to Pitbull, these celebrities prove bald is beautiful. As Pitbull aims for a Guinness World Record with bald caps at BST Hyde Park, we celebrate iconic bald stars.
UK's First Romantasy Bookshop Opens in Oxford (09.07.2026)
Bad Girl Books, the UK's first romantasy-only bookshop, opened in Oxford last weekend, featuring a dedicated 'unhinged' section and championing independent authors.
Luke Bracey: Accidental Actor and Real Accent
Luke Bracey, star of Netflix's Little House on the Prairie, accidentally became an actor after a friend's father called him for an audition. He also confused co-star Emma Roberts with his real Australian accent.
Suki Waterhouse: Motherhood Broke Open My Heart
Suki Waterhouse opens up about motherhood, her new album Loveland, and balancing life with Robert Pattinson. She reflects on being an It Girl, the Eras Tour, and the 'medieval' reality of birth.
Upgrade Beans on Toast with 2 Cheap Ingredients, Chef Reveals
Recipe developer Georgia Hughes shares a simple upgrade for beans on toast using peanut butter and curry powder, creating satay beans on toast.
Mirror photographer Albert Cooper opens unseen Ali exhibition
Legendary Daily Mirror photographer Albert Cooper, 90, who took the iconic 1966 World Cup photo of Bobby and Jack Charlton, opens a new exhibition of unseen Muhammad Ali photos in Manchester.
Geena Davis to Play Killer Landlady Dorothea Puente in HBO Series
Geena Davis will portray serial killer Dorothea Puente in a new HBO crime drama. Puente, known as the 'Killer Landlady,' murdered tenants in the 1980s to steal their Social Security payments.
Royal Ballet Collaborates With Blind Artist for Groundbreaking Performance
Royal Ballet teams up with blind artist Devon Healey for a new show using immersive audio to explore blindness and dance.
Dana Schutz review – a grotesque, cartoonish commentary on American society
Dana Schutz's London exhibition 'One Big Animal' features grotesque, cartoonish paintings commenting on American society, power, and mob mentality.
Prince Harry Compared to Diana on UK Trip, Shows Confidence
Prince Harry has been compared to Princess Diana during his UK trip, with a body language expert noting he shows 'total confidence' and authenticity in his speeches, especially at an Invictus Games event.
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