Culture
Art exports from Britain reach record high
February 18, 2015
Art exports from Britain reach record high
The value of art exports from Britain reached a record high last year as buyers from around the world took…
Washington Monument shrinks slightly with new measurement
February 17, 2015
Washington Monument shrinks slightly with new measurement
The Washington Monument, one of the landmarks of the U.S. capital, is officially 10 inches shorter under a new measurement…
Singer Lady Gaga says she’s engaged to actor Taylor Kinney
February 17, 2015
Singer Lady Gaga says she’s engaged to actor Taylor Kinney
Lady Gaga and her longtime boyfriend, actor Taylor Kinney, have become engaged, the singer said on social media on Monday."He…
“Fifty Shades of Grey” rakes in $81.7 million on opening weekend
February 16, 2015
“Fifty Shades of Grey” rakes in $81.7 million on opening weekend
"Fifty Shades of Grey," the widely anticipated adaptation of the best-selling novel about a kinky relationship between a businessman and…
Iraqi renowned international architect brings her creative touch to Miami skyline
February 16, 2015
Iraqi renowned international architect brings her creative touch to Miami skyline
For renowned international architect Zaha Hadid, something in Miami never added up: the architecture didn't match the city.
Luxor African Film Festival to honor 3 African filmmakers, Sawiris
February 16, 2015
Luxor African Film Festival to honor 3 African filmmakers, Sawiris
The Luxor African Film Festival's (LAFF) management will honor three of the most prominent filmmakers in Africa during its fourth…
4 common misconceptions about famous Egyptian landmarks
February 16, 2015
4 common misconceptions about famous Egyptian landmarks
A passion for history or the mere desire to explore on the weekend might push you to conduct a tour…
Gauguin painting sells for record $300 million
February 15, 2015
Gauguin painting sells for record $300 million
A painting of two Tahitian girls by the French artist Paul Gauguin has been sold for $300 million, believed to…
Oscar nominee ‘Timbuktu’ tackles everyday view of radical Islam
February 15, 2015
Oscar nominee ‘Timbuktu’ tackles everyday view of radical Islam
Abderrahmane Sissako, the director of Mauritania's Oscar-nominated film "Timbuktu," says in a matter-of-fact tone reminiscent of his sober drama that…
Oscar nominee ‘Timbuktu’ tackles everyday view of radical Islam
February 15, 2015
Oscar nominee ‘Timbuktu’ tackles everyday view of radical Islam
Abderrahmane Sissako, the director of Mauritania's Oscar-nominated film "Timbuktu," says in a matter-of-fact tone reminiscent of his sober drama that…