The Mausoleum of Ali, which is located in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, is a site of cultural significance for Khorasan.
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Khorasan is globally associated with terrorism, but people from Afghanistan are out to challenge that assumption.
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Even before writing was invented, oral stories had to be constantly told and retold to be passed down through hundreds of generations.
Traditional music has a strong presence in Senegal’s mainstream music scene.
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Combining elements of traditional and modern music has created rhythms that are unique to Senegalese music.
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey campaigning in Stockport.
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It is in education policy where the arts and creativity can make the most long-lasting beneficial change.
The All Eyes on Rafah image has been criticised as being overly sanitised. How does it compare to other war images? And where is the line between performative solidarity and moral responsibility?
Shardlake, Bridgerton season 3 and the new Raymond Briggs exhibition should all be on your radar this week.
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Much to enjoy as Bridgerton returns, a Tudor murder mystery intrigues, the International Booker prize is imminent, the National Gallery is 200 and the genius of Raymond Briggs is on display.
Cuts at Goldsmiths University in London could threaten up to half of departmental jobs in English, history, music, theatre and visual cultures.
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In the latest higher education funding freeze: sacrificing the arts for STEM subjects makes no sense.
Each subtle cultural or personal twist to a fermented dish is felt by your body’s microbial community.
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From kimchi to kombucha and sauerkraut to sourdough, many traditional food staples across cultures make use of fermentation. And these variations are reflected in your microbiome.
Pepper the robot bows after it preached to visitors during a demonstration of funeral ceremony with a Buddhist priest in Tokyo in 2017.
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Stereotypes can creep in if ‘culturally sensitive’ robots are not designed with great care.
Beth, lead singer and accordionist of band NoGood Boyo.
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Wales has a rich musical heritage, and the next generation is ready to take centre stage.
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Georgia is backsliding toward Russia’s sphere of influence.
An illustration of the Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will head to Jupiter’s moon Europa.
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Europa Clipper will contain a plaque that celebrates humanity’s relationship with water and a decades-old tradition of searching for life outside Earth.
Traditional Morris dancers performing in Stratford Upon Avon.
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This could see different festivals, folklore or traditional tales, Morris dancing and certain skills and crafts protected.
Kubrick died in 1999, leaving behind a cache of memorably diverse films.
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25 years after the death of the legendary director, a new book offers fresh insights into Stanley Kubrick’s personal and professional life.
People walking on the street in Pyongyang, North Korea, August 2012.
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A survey shows the impact foreign media is having on North Korea’s residents, despite the government’s harsh crackdown
Scholars say Israel is intentionally destroying education and cultural institutions in Gaza. Here smoke rises following Israeli bombardments in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Jan. 17, 2024.
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Scholars say Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s schools, universities and museums are part of an ongoing project to destroy Palestinian people, identity and ideas.
Bendigo’s ‘Moon Face’ dragon in front of Bendigo’s Gwan Dai Temple (now demolished) at Easter 1900.
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Some of Australia’s Federation-era dragons are among the oldest surviving imperial dragons in the world.
Attempts to end the practice has faced many hurdles.
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Ending discrimination against the Osu has been difficult because identifying an Osu is relatively straightforward for Igbos.
The types of music you listen to can reflect your personality traits.
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Lots of factors can influence your music taste, from your age and where you’re from to the personality traits you have.
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A new law has been introduced that officially brings dog meat to an end as a commodity in South Korea.