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Why the UK and France are bringing Adolescence into classrooms

ADVERTISEMENTThis week, the French government followed its UK counterpart by deciding to show schoolchildren 'Adolescence' - the gritty British crime drama about a 13-year-old accused of killing his classmate. The move comes in the wake of an alarming rise in violence in French schools as the scourge of knife crime spreads.There's also growing concern in

Foraging forever: Eating magic from Isle of Man forest floor

ADVERTISEMENTForaging; middle-class pastime or a cost-of-living godsend?In recent years, in an effort to get out of the house and back to nature many people have taken up foraging - the practice of looking for edible items in the wild.It can make a fun day out and even be a good way of decorating your home.

Why do we fear Friday 13th?

ADVERTISEMENTDo you suffer from Friggatriskaidekaphobia, the fear of Friday 13th?You're not alone. It’s one of the most pervasive superstitions in Western culture, alongside crossing a black cat or walking under a ladder.It's estimated between 17 and 21 million people in the United States are actively affected by Friggatriskaidekaphobia – named after Frigga, the Norse goddess

Influential German ‘nail artist’ Günther Uecker dies aged 95

ADVERTISEMENTGünther Uecker, one of the most iconic and influential figures in post-war German art, has died at the age of 95. He was known around the world for his hypnotic nail reliefs - extraordinary textured surfaces created by hammering thousands of carpenter’s nails into everyday objects like chairs, pianos, tree trunks, sewing machines, and canvases.His

Why has Auschwitz Museum created a digital replica of the death camp?

ADVERTISEMENTDue to conservation protection, shooting films at the Auschwitz site is not possible. In order to meet the needs of filmmakers, the Auschwitz Museum has made a digital replica, which was created "out of the growing interest of directors in the history of the German camp," explains Bartosz Bartyzel, a spokesman for the museum, in

ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus discusses writing musical with AI and ABBA future

ADVERTISEMENTABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus was at the inaugural edition of London’s SXSW festival yesterday and revealed he is writing a new musical using AI.He referred to artificial intelligence as “such a great tool” and discussed his project during a talk at SXSW London.“It is like having another songwriter in the room with a huge reference frame,”

Louis Vuitton fights Portuguese liqueur firm over ‘same logo’ use

ADVERTISEMENTIn a true David versus Goliath struggle in the business world, the French conglomerate Louis Vuitton has launched an intellectual property lawsuit against the Portuguese liqueur producer, Licores do Vale.The French firm says the Monção company's use of an LV (with an inverted V) on the labels of its bottles, and a graphic for its

Why did activists steal the wax statue of Emmanuel Macron from museum?

ADVERTISEMENTGreenpeace activists stole the wax statue of French president Emmanuel Macron from the Musée Grévin on Monday before planting it outside the Russian embassy in Paris. According to reports, activists posing as tourists entered the famous Parisian museum, located in the 9th arrondissement. After posing as museum employees, they managed to steal the statue, worth

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Marina Abramović leads laureats for Praemium Imperiale arts awards

ADVERTISEMENTThe Japan Art Association has revealed its laureates for the Praemium Imperiale, the awards widely known as the "Noble of the Arts"Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović has won the sculpture award for her long career of putting her life on the line and using her own body as a medium for her spectacular work. She

Take a first look at the new Harry Potter

ADVERTISEMENTHBO has officially started production on the highly anticipated yet controversial Harry Potter TV series adaptation and has revealed a first look at the titular character.The photo released by HBO shows 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, donning the signature Hogwarts uniform paired with round-rim glasses and a lightning bolt scar.Voir cette publication sur InstagramUne publication
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