Hit show ‘Our Planet II’ returns with Sir David Attenborough narrating animals’ miraculous migratory journeys Posted July 11, 2023 For some, David Attenborough is the one and only voice of nature documentaries. So, fans of his calm, informed delivery were delighted to hear that the 97-year-ol…
Young Kabuki actor’s debut breaks Japanese theater traditions Posted July 3, 2023 Ten-year-old Maholo Terajima Ghnassia loves watching anime and playing baseball. He likes making beats and whisper ASMR. And he’s breaking conventions in Japan’s …
Botticelli’s Venus is an ‘influencer’ and Italy is not happy Posted June 2, 2023 The Italian tourism ministry thought it had a sure-fire way to bring travelers into the country: turning a 15th-century art icon into a 21st-century “virtual infl…
May the Fourth be ‘I do’: Ohio city has ‘Star Wars’ weddings Posted June 1, 2023 When Julia and Robert Jones discovered that a judge from the Akron Municipal Court in Ohio would be officiating “Star Wars”-themed weddings on May the Fourth, the…
Greece to allow pets into more than 120 archaeological sites Posted May 27, 2023 Pets will soon be allowed into more than 120 archaeological sites across Greece, the country’s Culture Ministry announced, although not in the Acropolis or some o…
Ed Sheeran testifies in ‘Let’s Get It On’ copyright suit Posted May 20, 2023 Ed Sheeran took the witness stand in a New York courtroom to deny allegations that his hit song “Thinking Out Loud” ripped off Marvin Gaye’s soul…
Netflix to bring down the curtain on its DVD-by-mail service Posted May 14, 2023 Netflix is poised to shut down the DVD-by-mail rental service that set the stage for its trailblazing video streaming service, ending an era that began a quarter …
Fed up by LA pothole, Arnold Schwarzenegger fills it himself Posted May 7, 2023 Fed up by an enormous pothole in his Los Angeles neighborhood, Arnold Schwarzenegger picked up a shovel and filled it himself. The actor and f…
Italy planning 5-figure fines for monument and art vandalism Posted May 4, 2023 Italy will push for a law imposing stiff, five-figure fines on vandals who damage monuments or other cultural sites, to help pay for the repairs …
Hong Kong’s ‘villain-hitting’ ritual draws crowds Posted April 12, 2023 For people holding a grudge in Hong Kong, one way to release their anger is to take part in the “villain-hitting” ritual…