In a world where technology constantly pushes boundaries, the Epic of Gilgamesh—a tale that has endured for over 4,000 years—is receiving a cutting-edge revival. Scholars at the Institute for Assyriology at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich have developed an artificial intelligence tool
Gena Rowlands, the award-winning U.S. actress best known for her roles in the films of her first husband, director John Cassavetes, passed away on August 15 at the age of 94. Rowlands died surrounded by family at her home in Indian Wells,
An agora (city square) has been discovered during excavations in the 2,700-year-old ancient city of Aigai, located in the western province of Manisa. Ongoing work to unearth the agora, situated next to the parliament building, has also revealed bull-head reliefs and inscriptions
The “uncanny valley” phenomenon named by Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori in 1970, refers to the feeling of discomfort or eeriness that people have when they encounter beings that look almost human but are missing key human traits. This discomfort peaks when the
A trove of ancient artifacts from Egypt’s last dynasty has been discovered in 63 tombs in the Nile Delta. Experts are now working to restore and classify the finds, according to an official from the country’s antiquities authority on Aug. 12. The
French actor Alain Delon has died at the age of 88, his three children announced on Sunday. Delon had been in poor health since suffering a stroke in 2019 and rarely left his estate in Douchy, located in France’s Val de Loire
Collecting ordinary objects such as shoes, keys, beds, chairs and dresses and wrapping them in giant structures made of thread, Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota redefines the concepts of memory and consciousness. Her exhibition titled “Chiharu Shiota: Between Worlds” will meet with the
Harvard University has decided not to remove Arthur M. Sackler’s name is from two campus buildings, despite ongoing pressure from students and activists highlighting Sackler’s connection to the opioid crisis through Purdue Pharma. A recent update from a Harvard review committee rejected
Amid the green hills and meadows of central Bosnia, a local businessman has brought his long-held dream to life: recreating Vincent van Gogh’s iconic painting, “The Starry Night,” as a nature park. Halim Zukic, from the town of Visoko, had envisioned creating
This November, Buckingham Palace’s King’s Gallery will transform into a haven for art lovers with the opening of “Drawing the Italian Renaissance,” a major exhibition dedicated to the art of draftsmanship from one of the most celebrated periods in history. Running from
Archaeological excavations at the 8,000-year-old ancient city of Hattusha in the Boğazkale district of Çorum, which began 118 years ago, continue this year with the participation of academics from various disciplines. Hattusha, home to the cultural heritage of the Hatti and Hittite
Londoners were treated to a surprise over the weekend as the mysterious street artist Banksy added three new animal-themed murals to his latest series, marking a total of eight in just over a week. The new additions include a school of black
