Arts & Culture

Patrick Modiano wins Nobel Prize in Literature 2014

French writer Patrick Modiano has won the Nobel Prize in literature for 2014. The Nobel Academy described the historical author,…

10 years ago

Stocking up on Kid’s Art Supplies on a Budget

Wanting to encourage creativity and imagination in our kids is something all parents aim for, yet if you’re on a…

10 years ago

JK Rowling explains meaning behind cryptic tweet

British author JK Rowling has explained the meaning behind a cryptic tweet sent earlier this week, scotching hopes that it…

10 years ago

Imelda Marcos’ art collection seized in Philippines

Paintings belonging to Imelda Marcos have been seized by Philippine authorities who claim they were acquired with stolen state funds.…

10 years ago

Magda Olivero dies in Milan hospital aged 104

Italian soprano Magda Olivero has died at the age of 104 in Milan after a career spanning more than 70…

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JK Rowling publishes short biography of Celestina Warbeck

Author JK Rowling has published a short biography of Celestina Warbeck, a minor character from her Harry Potter books on…

10 years ago

Licia Albanese death: New York Metropolitan Opera star dies at 105

Licia Albanese has died at her New York home at the age 105. The Italian-born soprano sang in hundreds of…

10 years ago

Siegfried Sassoon’s war diaries published online for first time

Siegfried Sassoon’s war diaries are being published online for the first time. The archive of 23 journals and two notebooks…

10 years ago

Louvre museum in rat alert

The Louvre museum in Paris has called in the pest controllers after picnickers in its gardens encouraged an infestation of…

10 years ago

Tenor Carlo Bergonzi dies at 90

Italian tenor Carlo Bergonzi has died aged 90. Carlo Bergonzi was considered a leading performer of Giuseppe Verdi's work. During…

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