EastEnders at 40: How the BBC wants to keep its infamous ‘Oirish’ episodes hidden
EastEnders is marking its 40th anniversary, but as the BBC ’s longest-running soap reaches for the birthday candles and ...
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See the Miniature Portrait of Mary Magdalene That Raphael Painted When He Was Only 20
A tiny portrait of Mary Magdalene by Raphael has sold at auction for $3.1 million. The delicate oil painting measures less ...
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At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a Blockbuster Exhibition Explores Different Approaches to Black Figuration
A range of interpretations and depictions of the Black figure is currently on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (through ...
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What Is The Black Madonna — And Why Are There So Many Depictions Of Her In Europe?
However, it’s also worth noting that in recent years, some African and Black American artists have included more explicit African features in their depictions of Mary, highlighting her universal ...
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700-year-old Italian fresco reveals medieval church's use of Islamic tents
A 700-year-old fresco discovered in the convent church of S. Antonio in Polesine in Ferrara, Italy, reveals that luxurious Islamic tents were used to conceal altars in medieval European churches, ...
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Anatomy of a Scene: the world goes silent in Herk Harvey’s ‘Carnival of Souls’
After the incident, Mary ... around, and a shrill piece of music plays over the scene, conveying a sense of anxiety. She quickly gets herself dressed and exits the changing room to talk to an employee ...
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Dr. Stone's Depiction of Leadership: Senku vs. Tsukasa
It’s not simply about brawn against brains; it is about ideological warfare—the struggle about how the world should be reconstructed ... Dr. Stone is a story centered around Senku, a teenage ...
Disney is retreating from the frontline of the culture wars – one trigger warning at a time
Prompted by Trump’s anti-DEI stance, Disney has toned down the ‘content guidance’ on older films. Is this the end of the ...
The 100 Greatest TV Performances of the 21st Century
Variety breaks down the best TV performances of the 21st century, from Jeremy Allen White to Emma Stone and Sydney Sweeney.
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13th-Century Fresco Believed to Depict the Use of an Islamic Tent in Christian Church
Tents, especially Islamic tents were among the most prized gifts in diplomatic exchanges and the most sought-after spoils on ...
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The 2025 Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films, Reviewed
Ahead of the Academy Awards, we’ve reviewed every short film in each category: Animation, Documentary, and Live Action. Below ...
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How the Virgin Mary Became the World’s Most Powerful Woman
María Enriqueta García, in her sacred theology dissertation at the Marian Institute, explains that Mary brings us to Jesus, who is the light of the world ... European depiction of Mary, typical ...