Archaeologists have recently made some groundbreaking discoveries in the Stone Hills (Taş Tepeler) that will leave an indelible mark on human history. Firstly, they unearthed the first-ever painted Neolithic statue from Göbeklitepe. Secondly, they discovered a 2.3-meter human statue located in Karahantepe.
In a move as enigmatic as the artist himself, a freshly unveiled Banksy artwork depicting a wolf perched on a satellite dish in London was stolen less than an hour after its appearance on August 8. The piece, located on the roof
Archaeological excavations have resumed in the ancient city of Bathonea, a site dating back to the 8th and 11th centuries, uncovering remarkable finds ranging from Viking relics to evidence of an Umayyad siege. This summer, a team of researchers led by Professor
The Gümüşler Monastery, located in the central Anatolian province of Niğde, is renowned for its church, which houses frescoes depicting Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and prominent figures from early Christianity. One of the most notable frescoes is the “Laughing Virgin Mary,” a
Drawing inspiration from the intricate and interconnected nature of mycelium networks, this year’s festival seeks to foster profound connections among attendees and the world around them. The Bozcaada Jazz Festival has become a cornerstone of the island’s cultural and economic landscape, catalyzing
After the law stipulating the ‘slaughter’ of stray animals came into force, reports of massacres began to emerge from different cities. In Ankara’s Altındağ district, it was revealed that many dogs found buried, had been tortured and killed, with their bodily integrity
This bronze sculpture marks a significant milestone, as community members celebrate it as the first sculptural rendering of a Black woman installed outside a state capitol building in the United States. Vel Phillips was renowned for her groundbreaking achievements throughout her long
Chemical analyses of pottery and glass shards, painstakingly recovered from Brahe’s laboratory, have shown concentrations of nickel, copper, mercury, lead, gold, and, most intriguingly, tungsten—an element first identified in the late 18th century. Tycho Brahe, born in 1546 in what is now
In the heart of London, where cultures converge and lives intertwine, a new beacon of creativity now stands sentinel. On August 7, Yayoi Kusama, the legendary Japanese artist known for her immersive, surreal works, unveiled her first permanent public sculpture in the
On Wednesday, Banksy shared an image on Instagram showing monkeys appearing to swing on the bridge of an east London Tube station. The artwork is located on a bridge over Brick Lane, near a vintage clothing shop and a coffee house, close
Director David Lynch has revealed that he has emphysema but, despite the difficulties posed by the lung disease, he has no plans to retire. Lynch, renowned for films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive,” as well as the TV series “Twin Peaks,”
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