formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The building of the Sydney Opera House began on 2 March 1959. But when BBC Tonight visited the construction site in 1965, it was plagued by technical problems, soaring costs, vacillating public opinion and political infighting. Source: ‘It stirred the … Continued
Support is mounting across the global film community for Iranian directing duo Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha ahead of their trial over “propaganda against the regime” allegations related to their film “My Favourite Cake.” The two are set to face … Continued
Nine months ago, the European Union passed a landmark AI Act that was hailed as groundbreaking. It became the world’s first law aimed at regulating artificial intelligence technology, and specifically demanded that AI companies start informing the public when a … Continued
A new revival of Christopher Marlowe’s pioneering play about the 14th-Century King of England puts the spotlight back on his relationship with his male “favourite” Piers Gaveston. Source: Edward II: Did a gay love affair spark a 14th-Century royal crisis?
City damaged during occupation by Islamic State group reopens 850-year-old mosque in time for Ramadan as reconstruction gathers pace. Source: ‘We cleared rubble with our bare hands’: Iraqis rejoice as shattered Mosul rises from the ruins | Iraq | The … Continued
The World Nature Photography awards have announced their winners for 2025. From white-cheeked terns to a blue-tailed damselfly peeking through a daisy, the photographs are a stark reminder of the beauty and chaos of the natural world. The top award … Continued