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A man wearing a scarf on his head and a jacket plays a piano. Microphones can be seen in the foreground.

A man wearing a scarf on his head and a jacket plays a piano. Microphones can be seen in the foreground.

International festival showcases blind singers and composers

International festival showcases blind singers and composers

A festival in Krakow, Poland, gives blind vocalists the chance to perform songs they have composed theirmselves.

Illustration of three costume worn by Ancient Britons

Illustration of three costume worn by Ancient Britons

What do we (think we) know about the Celts?

What do we (think we) know about the Celts?

Drunken, barbaric warriors who battled the Romans naked — or matriarchal trading societies with refined artistry?

With decorated faces, two women dive into the water during the celebration of the Orthodox Epiphany, in the middle of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Alchevsk, in the Luhansk region, the Russian-controlled part of Ukraine.

With decorated faces, two women dive into the water during the celebration of the Orthodox Epiphany, in the middle of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Alchevsk, in the Luhansk region, the Russian-controlled part of Ukraine.

Russia to Montenegro: Orthodox Christians observe Epiphany

Russia to Montenegro: Orthodox Christians observe Epiphany

In many places in Russia and Eastern Europe, the ice cover is not thick enough for the traditional Epiphany ice-bathing.

President-elect Donald Trump dances next to a man costumed as a Native American chief dancing.

President-elect Donald Trump dances next to a man costumed as a Native American chief dancing.

'Nothing gay about it': How Trump and Village People connect

'Nothing gay about it': How Trump and Village People connect

"Y.M.C.A." has often been labeled as a gay anthem, but is now a MAGA-rally hit. The band fits into Trump's narrative.

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier giving a speech in front of Chemnitz's landmark, a Karl Marx bust.

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier giving a speech in front of Chemnitz's landmark, a Karl Marx bust.

Chemnitz kicks off European Capital of Culture 2025 year

Chemnitz kicks off European Capital of Culture 2025 year

What is Karl Marx's statue doing in Chemnitz? And why is Nova Gorica/Gorizia considered a divided city?

A densely packed, elongated flock of starlings flies next to a palm tree.

A densely packed, elongated flock of starlings flies next to a palm tree.

The fascinating flight show of starlings

The fascinating flight show of starlings

Flocks of starlings fly in impressive formations, but these common birds are under threat.

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Medical missionary Albert Schweitzer (right) supervises an assistant as she administers an inoculation to a patient at the hospital Schweitzer founded in Lambarene, Gabon, 1965.

Medical missionary Albert Schweitzer (right) supervises an assistant as she administers an inoculation to a patient at the hospital Schweitzer founded in Lambarene, Gabon, 1965.

Albert Schweitzer and his controversial legacy

A great humanist who helped heal the sick and poor over decades in Africa is also shadowed by paternalist views.

Black-and-white photo of composer Arnold Schönberg holding a conductor's baton.

Black-and-white photo of composer Arnold Schönberg holding a conductor's baton.

Arnold Schoenberg archive destroyed in LA fires

The Pacific Palisades fire has burned down the inventory of the publisher of musical pioneer Arnold Schoenberg's works.

Han Kang at the Swedish Academy in Stockholm.

Han Kang at the Swedish Academy in Stockholm.

What drives Nobel Prize winner Han Kang to write?

The author of "The Vegetarian" explores in her Nobel Prize lecture how violence and love inspire her work.

An exterior view of the Schaubühne in Berlin, a round red-brick building. A banner on it says, in German, 'Reason is dead!'.

An exterior view of the Schaubühne in Berlin, a round red-brick building. A banner on it says, in German, 'Reason is dead!'.

Can Germany still pay for arts funding?

Germany has long been admired for its generous subsidies for arts and culture. But budget cuts could end that largesse.

Notre Dame cathedral during the fire in 2019, and during reconstruction

Notre Dame cathedral during the fire in 2019, and during reconstruction

Notre Dame: Is it too early to reopen the Paris cathedral?

After five years of work, Notre Dame will soon reopen. But one German cathedral expert believes this could be premature.

Men wear masks and traditional costumes as part of the Klaasohm festival on the German island of Borkum.

Men wear masks and traditional costumes as part of the Klaasohm festival on the German island of Borkum.

German island to end ritual of spanking women with cow horn

The North Sea island of Borkum will stop a holiday tradition, in which men hit women on the buttocks with a cow horn.

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