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Turkish official challenges British claim on Parthenon sculptures' ownership

June 5, 2024

Turkish official challenges British claim on Parthenon sculptures' ownership

A Turkish official's doubt on Britain's evidence for legally acquiring the 2,500-year-old Parthenon Marbles has reignited a longstanding cultural dispute.

James Patterson finishes new novel 'Eruption' that Michael Crichton started

June 5, 2024

James Patterson finishes new novel 'Eruption' that Michael Crichton started

Sherri Crichton, widow of “Jurassic Park" author Michael Crichton, tapped author James Patterson to complete one of Michael's unfinished manuscripts. The story is titled "Eruption."

A bullet-riddled gold wall, fountain of a man urinating comprise artist Cattelan's latest piece

June 4, 2024

A bullet-riddled gold wall, fountain of a man urinating comprise artist Cattelan's latest piece

Artist Maurizio Cattelan's newest installation, "Sunday," is on display at the Gagosian gallery. The artwork is a massive wall of gold-panels, scarred by 20,000 rounds of ammunition.

Ghanaian toddler breaks Guinness World Record for youngest male artist

May 31, 2024

Ghanaian toddler breaks Guinness World Record for youngest male artist

Ace-Liam Ankrah, a Ghanaian toddler, now holds the Guinness World Record as the world's youngest male artist, which required him to exhibit and sell paintings.

Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds

May 31, 2024

Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds

A new Swedish study has found that tattooed individuals have a 21% increased risk for lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. Here's a deeper dive into a potentially growing health issue.

Kansas photographer turns dramatic thunderstorm into stunning backdrop for bride and groom

May 31, 2024

Kansas photographer turns dramatic thunderstorm into stunning backdrop for bride and groom

A newly married couple from Kansas posed in front of a dramatic storm looming over the heartland as their photographer captured the stunning scene under the thunderous clouds.

Italy welcomes the return of trafficked artifacts worth $65M from the US

May 28, 2024

Italy welcomes the return of trafficked artifacts worth $65M from the US

Italy is celebrating the return of around 600 antiquities from the U.S. They were looted years ago, sold to U.S. museums and collectors and recently recovered.

NYC Ballet celebrates 75th anniversary as it attracts larger, younger crowds

May 24, 2024

NYC Ballet celebrates 75th anniversary as it attracts larger, younger crowds

New York City Ballet, one of the world's premier dance troupes, has arrived at its 75th anniversary. It has introduced incentives to draw larger, younger crowds to shows.

World War I monument to be unveiled across from White House this fall: 'Sacred art'

May 24, 2024

World War I monument to be unveiled across from White House this fall: 'Sacred art'

A 60-foot-long, bronze WWI monument will take form in Washington, D.C.'s Pershing Park. Master sculptor Sabin Howard reveals his creative process and what the work means for America's heroes.

On this day in history, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opens amid great civic fanfare

May 24, 2024

On this day in history, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opens amid great civic fanfare

On this day in history, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opened in New York City as the world's longest suspension bridge. It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn and is a National Historic Landmark.