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• Hollywood's Cavalry Charges vs. Medieval Reality other

  A new analysis by The Collector debunks Hollywood's depiction of medieval cavalry charges, arguing that real combat relied on psychology and discipline rather than brute force.…

• Soumayan Biswas captures girl absorbed in phone beside fishing nets other

  Photographer Soumayan Biswas took 'Borrowed Gaze' on an iPhone 15 near his home in West Bengal, India. The image shows 12-year-old Sabana lying beside fishing nets, holding a…

• Hyperallergic Weekly Roundup: Magritte Jerseys, Trump's Smithsonian Attack, and More other

  This week's art news roundup from Hyperallergic highlights several significant events: The away jerseys of the Belgian men's national soccer team feature a design inspired by René…

• Couture Street Style: Polka Dots and Black-and-White Graphics Dominate Paris other

  At the Paris couture shows in July, soaring temperatures prompted attendees to showcase inventive, refreshing styles. A prominent trend featured striking black-and-white designs,…

• Carspreading: Growing vehicle size increases fatal accident risk other

  A study analyzing new car sales in Europe reveals that vehicles have grown an average of 1.2 cm longer, 0.5 cm higher, and 0.5 cm wider each year since 2000, a trend environmental…

• Robin Campillo on completing Laurent Cantet's final film 'Enzo' other

  Robin Campillo discusses finishing 'Enzo', the final film by late French director Laurent Cantet. The coming-of-age story unfolds during a hot summer in the south of France,…

• Dua Lipa Returns to Studio with Callum Turner, Chanel Bag other

  Dua Lipa, fresh from her wedding and honeymoon in Italy, was spotted at Electric Lady Studios in New York with husband Callum Turner. She wore a black tank top, Helsa trousers, a…

• Trump's Qatar-gifted Air Force One raises security concerns other

  A Boeing 747-8 gifted by the Qatari royal family to Donald Trump is being converted into a new VC-25B presidential aircraft, funded by siphoning money from the US…

• 7 People Who Saved the Most Lives in History other

  The article profiles seven individuals whose actions saved millions of lives, including Norman Borlaug (Green Revolution, Nobel Prize), Edward Jenner (smallpox vaccine), Maurice…

• Erdogan targets C-section rates with fines and bans in Turkey other

  Turkey's health ministry has fined over 100 obstetrician-gynaecologists for performing cesarean sections, suspending them from duty and mandating retraining. The country leads the…

• 12 Best Notary Public WordPress Themes for Notary Services 2026 other

  Colorlib has curated a list of 12 WordPress themes tailored for notary services and legal professionals. The collection includes Notarius by AncoraThemes, Jurist by ThemeREX,…

• Mytheresa transforms mega-yacht into private club on French Riviera other

  In June, Mytheresa, a German online fashion retailer, unveiled the second iteration of its Maison Mytheresa concept aboard a luxurious mega-yacht on the French Riviera. Over a…

• Battle of Lugdunum: The Largest Clash in Roman History That Founded the Severan Dynasty other

  On February 19, AD 197, the most significant battle in Roman history took place near Lugdunum (present-day Lyon) between Clodius Albinus and Septimius Severus, signaling the…

• Mickaël Launay's Math Puzzle #109: The Sotwan Seed other

  Mickaël Launay has published the 109th math puzzle in Le Monde, blending botany with probability. This is the final puzzle before a summer break. The next puzzle, number 110, is…

• Stéphane Demoustier's 'La Chaleur' Premieres After Quick Turnaround other

  Director Stéphane Demoustier releases his new feature film 'La Chaleur' just one year after his ambitious 'L'Inconnu de la Grande Arche'. The low-budget movie was shot in a…

• Jackson Boxer opens Vesper in Clerkenwell with timeless design other

  Chef Jackson Boxer has opened a new restaurant called Vesper at 8-10 Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell, London. The name comes from the Roman word for Venus, symbolizing its evening…

• PERLENSAU Celebrates 10 Years with Futuristic Collection at Berlin Fashion Week other

  During Berlin Fashion Week, PERLENSAU introduced its latest collection, GEOMETRY OF THE FUTURE, marking a decade of innovation in design and craftsmanship. The event was held at…

• Double-Sink Vanities: Pros, Cons, and When to Choose other

  Double-sink vanities are a popular bathroom feature offering convenience and luxury, but they require significant space. A minimum width of 48 inches is needed for functionality,…

• Italian singer Peppino Di Capri dies at 86 other

  Peppino Di Capri, the Italian singer and pianist known for hits like 'Champagne' and 'Saint Tropez Twist', has died at age 86 on the island of Capri after a long illness. Born…

• Street Art Hunter Tracks Works Across Spain and France other

  A street art enthusiast, identified only as Hunter, has documented visible artworks across five cities in two countries. The cities include Avignon and Nîmes in France, as well as…

• University of the Pacific Seeks Director of Operations for Conservatory of Music other

  University of the Pacific's Conservatory of Music in Stockton, California, is hiring a full-time Director of Operations. The role oversees 150+ annual concerts and events,…

• Urbania expands to France, acquires Binge Audio podcast studio other

  Urbania, a Quebec-based media group founded in 2003 by Philippe Lamarre, has expanded into France and acquired the French podcast studio Binge Audio in March 2026. The group,…

• BBC's Evolution series links natural history with science other

  Adam Rutherford praises the new BBC series 'Evolution' for bridging the spectacle of natural history with the underlying science. The show represents a significant advancement in…

• Trump Threatens Iran with Missiles Amid Calls for His Assassination other

  On Saturday, President Donald Trump sent a stark warning to Iran, stating that 1,000 missiles are "locked and loaded" and aimed at the country, with even more ready to launch.…

• Kaffeekonzentrat: Das Trendgetränk des Sommers other

  Kaffeekonzentrat wird als das Trendgetränk des Sommers 2025 gefeiert, obwohl es kaum noch nach Kaffee schmeckt. Die NZZ beschreibt es als braun, süß und klebrig. Der Aperol Spritz…

• Independent Bookstores Fight for Bibliodiversity Amid Bolloré's Publishing Influence other

  Independent bookstores across France, from the Lot region to Paris and Limousin, are struggling as some of the least profitable retail businesses in the country. Booksellers are…

• Swift Launches Blockchain Ledger for 24/7 Cross-Border Payments with 17 Banks other

  On July 9, 2026, Swift announced the launch of its blockchain ledger, which allows for continuous cross-border payments using tokenized deposits. Seventeen banks from six…

• Marine Le Pen darf 2027 zur Präsidentschaftswahl antreten other

  Ein Gericht hat Marine Le Pen das passive Wahlrecht wiederhergestellt, was ihr die Teilnahme an der Präsidentschaftswahl 2027 ermöglicht. Die Autorin verfolgt seit über zehn…

• Romanian children bear burden of parental migration other

  In Romania, one of Europe's poorest countries, labor migration has torn families apart. Three million Romanians work abroad, often not seeing their children for years. Children…

• Giorgio Morandi's Home-Studio: Where Life and Art Merge other

  Giorgio Morandi's apartment at via Fondazza 36 in Bologna, which he shared with his three sisters, served as both his living space and creative studio. The bedroom doubled as a…

• The Abandoned Alpine Hamlet of Ferriere other

  The article describes the remote hamlet of Ferrere, also known as Ferriere or Feriéros in Occitan, located at 1,869 meters in the Stura di Demonte valley, province of Cuneo. This…

• Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody reflects on Chasing Cars and new Kylie Minogue collaboration other

  In 1994, Gary Lightbody established Snow Patrol while attending the University of Dundee, initially naming the group Shrug and Polarbear. He penned 'Chasing Cars' in a garden shed…

• Beach umbrella mishaps and croqueta escapes on a Mallorcan shore other

  A columnist recounts a Sunday drive to the east of Mallorca, where a beach umbrella took flight in a gust of wind, narrowly missing beachgoers. The author reflects on the drama of…

• Pitbull Fans Set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park Show other

  During his headline performance at BST Hyde Park, Pitbull and his fans achieved a Guinness World Record for the most people wearing bald caps, with a total of 22,141 participants.…

• Loro Piana Fall/Winter 2026 Campaign Shot at Menil Collection and Rothko Chapel other

  The Fall/Winter 2026–27 campaign for Loro Piana, captured by Mario Sorrenti, took place at notable cultural sites in Houston, Texas. These included the former residence of John…

• Four High Jewelry Collections Debut at Paris Couture Week other

  During Paris Couture Week, four luxury maisons unveiled high jewelry collections emphasizing transformation, color, and craftsmanship. De Beers London expanded its Lotus and…

• Legionella Found in Guggenheim Cooling Tower Amid NYC Outbreak other

  So, there’s been a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, and the New York City Department of Health discovered Legionella bacteria in the Guggenheim Museum’s…

• MS-13 Leaders Convicted in Las Vegas Murder Spree other

  On June 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, a federal jury found three purported MS-13 members guilty: Jose Luis Reynaldo Reyes-Castillo ("Molesto"), David Arturo Perez-Manchame ("Herbi"),…

• Ambush Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear: Yoon Ahn Returns to Roots with Modular, Primal Collection other

  Yoon Ahn presented Ambush's Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection in Tokyo, marking a return to the brand's roots after she and partner Verbal reacquired ownership in April 2025.…

• Isabel Marant Resort 2027: Kim Bekker Refines Brand's Bohemian Edge other

  Kim Bekker, creative director of Isabel Marant, presented the Resort 2027 collection with a focus on fundamentals and a more grown-up aesthetic. The collection emphasizes…