Culture

Angelina Jolie takes on the role of a lifetime as the legendary diva Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s "Maria," premiering December 5 in Greece

"Like a Stone" was featured as at the second single from Audioslave's self-titled debut album in early 2003.

These complementary exhibitions, open this weekend, showcase works by international photographers in both print and digital formats

A romantic comedy-drama and a distinguished documentary that have garnered recognition at the Cannes and Berlin film festivals are this week's cinematic highlights. Golden Bear-winning Dahomey explores themes related to Africa, Greece, and the Parthenon Marbles.

The Acropolis Museum’s captivating temporary exhibition sheds light on the hidden cultural treasures of Basilicata region, spanning from the late Bronze Age (11th century BCE) to the 6th century BCE. Open to visitors with free admission until January 26, 2025.

"Operator" was featured in Jim Croce's 1972 album You Don't Mess with Jim. The song peaked at no. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December that year and spent twelve weeks on the chart.

Hosted by The Hellenic Initiative, a nonprofit organization that connects Greeks from the diaspora with their homeland, the event reflects the orchestra’s mission to represent Greek culture on a global stage.

'Landslide' was written by Stevie Nicks before joining Fleetwood Mac, but was first featured in their self-titled album released in 1975

Screenings took place at notable venues, including the Village East Cinema in Manhattan, the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, NJ, and the prestigious Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens.

The Municipality of Athens is offering free guided tours to museums, monuments and archaeological sites all over Athens

Two heavy-hitting international films will mark the opening and closing of the festival

A celebration of Palestinian storytelling, the Athens Palestine Film Festival returns for its 3rd edition, presenting a diverse lineup of films featuring both Greek and English subtitles, along with the presence of esteemed directors and actors

Now in its third consecutive year, this initiative aims to support local cinemas

Across all of Spain's institutions of higher education, 540 students studied ancient languages in the 2023-24 academic year, which constitutes a 26% increase over the decade since 2014-2015

Forensic investigator José Antonio Lorente confirmed that the DNA from the explorer's remains buried in Sevillle's Cathedral belonged to Columbus and compared it with that of his known relatives

Scientists confirm that Christopher Columbus was buried at Seville's Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See and will soon reveal the true origin of the controversial figure.

Don't miss Sianti Gallery's group exhibition, which spotlights contemporary Greek painters and their interpretations of black humor as they address current events and existential questions. The exhibition runs until November 2.

A heartfelt animation, The Wild Robot stands out as this week's top-rated film, directed by renowned American filmmaker Chris Sanders, known for "Lilo & Stitch", "The Croods", and "How to Train Your Dragon"

Han Kang's win is a landmark moment for South Korea, marking the first Nobel Prize in Literature for South Korea and the second Nobel overall, the first having been awarded to former President Kim Dae-jung, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000

During his postgraduate studies in chemistry in the United States, in 1952, he was awarded the first music prize at the University of Minnesota as a young pianist.