Mount Olympus Gains UNESCO World Heritage Status After 12-Year Wait
Mount Olympus, Greece's highest mountain and mythical home of the gods, has been officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List after 12 years on the waiting list.
Category : Culture
Amazon Prime's Love Island doc lacked depth
Amazon Prime's 'The Curse of Love Island' reduces three deaths to a blame game, missing crucial context and newer aftercare perspectives, says critic.
August Birth Flowers: Gladiolus and Poppy Meanings
August has two birth flowers: the gladiolus and the poppy. Learn their meanings, history, and how to gift them for birthdays.
South London pub bans under 21s after incidents
The Shortlands Tavern in Bromley has banned under-21s from today following a series of incidents, requiring anyone under 21 to leave by 8pm to maintain a safe atmosphere.
East London jerk chicken restaurant named UK's best
Yard 2 Yard, a Romford-based jerk chicken restaurant, won 'Best Jerk in the UK' at UK Jerk Fest 2026, beating 10 other vendors in Hackney Wick.
Soho LGBTQ+ bar Circa closes after 15 years
Circa, a beloved LGBTQ+ bar in Soho's Frith Street, has closed permanently after 15 years. Management cited the end of their lease and an inability to honor the bar's history as reasons for the decision.
Ruth Wilson's 'The Woman in the Wall' enters Netflix top 10
The BBC thriller 'The Woman in the Wall', starring Ruth Wilson, has entered Netflix's top 10 TV shows. The series explores the Magdalene laundries through a murder mystery, earning critical acclaim.
Harrods and Knightsbridge Estate reveal Hans Crescent revamp
Harrods and The Knightsbridge Estate unveil plans to revamp Hans Crescent, adding six seating areas, new lampposts, art installations, and 80 sq m of planting, due by autumn 2026.
Center Parcs to open Dozing Duck gastropubs at more UK sites
Center Parcs is rolling out its popular Dozing Duck gastropub to Longford Forest and Elveden Forest after success at Sherwood Forest, with plans lodged for refurbishment at Elveden.
Bad Boy Pizza Society at Village Underground Rooftop
Bad Boy Pizza Society now serves its award-winning pizzas at the newly-opened Village Underground Rooftop in Shoreditch, featuring recycled Jubilee line carriages.
The Rapture review: apocalyptic BBC drama is gripping
The Rapture, a new BBC One drama, delivers a gripping and terrifying vision of the apocalypse, blending family drama with end-of-world horror.
South Asian mangoes unite Pakistan and India in Australian winter
Mangoes from South Asia, especially Pakistan and India, are bridging cultural divides and bringing communities together in Australia during winter.
Sydney Chamber Opera's Oresteia: a powerful Greek tragedy
Sydney Chamber Opera's production of The Oresteia reimagines Aeschylus' trilogy with a contemporary feminist lens, featuring a standout performance by soprano Jessica O'Donoghue.
How attitudes to abortion have changed through the ages
A podcast explores the shifting cultural and legal attitudes toward abortion across history, from ancient times to modern debates.
Andrew Ridgeley on Wham! in China and George Michael
Andrew Ridgeley reflects on Wham!'s historic 1985 China tour, George Michael's genius, and the new documentary 'Wham! in China' directed by Lindsay Anderson.
Vegan tofu pho and Thai fishless cakes: quick recipes
Richard Makin shares two vegan southeast Asian-style tofu recipes: a streamlined pho with fragrant broth and crispy tofu, and Thai fishless cakes with peanut slaw, both perfect for midweek dinners.
Summer Triangle Returns to Northern Sky
The Summer Triangle, an asterism of three bright stars, is now visible in the northern sky. Vega, Deneb, and Altair mark the triangle, offering a stunning celestial sight.
TV Tonight: The First Animal to Poo
A new documentary explores the fascinating evolutionary history of the first animal to produce feces, shedding light on digestion and ecology.
Hunt for Valencia's Perfect Horchata: A Journey Through Grand Horchaterías
A quest to find the perfect horchata in Valencia explores historic horchaterías, the drink's origins in Alboraya, and the traditional farton pastry pairing.
Valentina and the Muosters: Satellites in Sicily Review
Valentina and the Muosters blends sci-fi and Sicilian folklore in a visually stunning debut that explores family and alienation.
Gaining Ground: Landmark Feminist Novel Reissued
Anne Enright celebrates the reissue of Joan Barfoot's 1978 novel Gaining Ground, a landmark feminist story of a woman who walks away from her family to live alone in the wilderness.
Best Podcasts: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Creator Picks
Alexander McCall Smith selects his top podcasts of the week, including a true crime series and a nature podcast, highlighting storytelling and curiosity.
Cowboy Day in Nairobi: Vibrant Photo Gallery
International Cowboy Day in Nairobi brings together horse riders, dancers, and spectators in a colorful celebration of cowboy culture. See the best photos.
Super League 2026: Leeds and Wigan Landmark Broadcast Deal
Super League 2026 announces a groundbreaking broadcast deal featuring Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors, set to revolutionize rugby league viewership.
Comedian says Albanese comment taken out of context
Comedian Nikki Osborne says Anthony Albanese's 'shag, marry, date' podcast comment was taken out of context, sparking political outrage and online abuse.
O'Keeffe Desert Home Exhibition
A new exhibition explores how Georgia O'Keeffe's New Mexico desert home and landscape shaped her iconic art, featuring over 100 works.
A Dairy Story review: tender look at calf rearing
A Dairy Story documentary tenderly explores the bond between farmers and calves, highlighting ethical farming practices and the emotional realities of dairy production.
George Clooney's 'Up in the Air': Modern Isolation Tale
George Clooney's 'Up in the Air' remains a poignant exploration of detachment in a connected world, resonating deeply with contemporary audiences.
George Michael's Trojan Souls: Unreleased Duets Album
George Michael's unreleased Trojan Souls project, featuring duets with Elton John and Aretha Franklin, is set for release, according to his estate.
The Odyssey: Konchalovsky's 1997 Epic on Hallmark
Andrei Konchalovsky's two-part TV miniseries 'The Odyssey' from 1997, starring Bernadette Peters and Vanessa Williams, is gaining new attention after being added to the Hallmark Channel's streaming lineup.
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