Turkish bridal trousseau heritage showcased in Abu Dhabi

Spotify cracks down on AI-generated ‘slop’

Hellenistic mosaic structure unearthed at Kültepe-Kaniş

Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS

‘Treasury of Ice’ reveals relics as Swiss glaciers rapidly melt

Topkapı Palace’s Darphane-i Amire to open with five museums

‘Nutuk’ to reach global audiences in eight languages

Culture and Tourism Ministry has introduced new editions of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s “Nutuk” in eight foreign languages, alongside audio, sign language and Braille versions, as part of a project to expand access to the landmark work

‘The Simpsons’ revives controversial character Apu

The animated series “The Simpsons” has brought back Apu, the Kwik-E-Mart operator who had been largely absent from the show for nearly a decade amid criticism that the character reinforced stereotypes about South Asian Americans.

Taika Waititi’s ‘Star Wars’ put on hold

New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi has confirmed that his long-awaited “Star Wars” movie has been put on hold indefinitely, six years after the project was first announced.

Culture Route Festival moves to İzmir

The İzmir leg of Türkiye’s Culture Route Festival will run from Oct 24 to Nov 1, featuring concerts by prominent Turkish performers, art exhibitions, opera, theater, workshops and activities for children

Excavations to resume at Hittite city of Sarissa in Sivas

Archaeological excavations are set to resume in 2027 at the 3,500-year-old ancient city of Sarissa in Sivas, once an important religious, political and administrative center of the Hittite civilization

Amanpour leaving CNN after a storied career of 43 years

Longtime CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour, who began as an entry-level assistant and rose to become one of the most visible correspondents and anchors on TV, reporting from war zones and hot spots for decades, will be leaving the network after 43 years.

Troy exhibition at Colosseum closes after 2 million visitors

An exhibition highlighting the historical and mythological ties between Troy and Rome has drawn over 2 million visitors to the Colosseum, featuring ancient artifacts from Türkiye’s ancient city alongside relics from across the Mediterranean world.

Candlelight concerts continue with Anjelika Akbar

Pianist and composer Anjelika Akbar will meet music lovers at a candlelit concert in Istanbul’s historic Beyoğlu district on Oct. 25, combining classical music with her distinctive interpretations in an atmospheric setting illuminated by thousands of candles.

Dietary habits of Lydians revealed in charred seeds

Charred seeds dating back 2,600 years have been discovered inside an oven unearthed during excavations at the ancient city of Daskyleion, located on the shores of Lake Manyas in the northwestern province of Balıkesir.

Action film ‘Street Fighter’ wins North American box office

Paramount’s action film “Street Fighter” karate-chopped the competition this weekend with a $31 million debut at the North American box office, industry estimates showed on Oct. 18.

Van Gogh Museum director comes to Istanbul Modern

The final guest of this year’s “Museums Talk” program, through which Istanbul Modern has brought leading museum professionals from around the world together with art audiences since 2012, will be Emilie Gordenker, Director of the Van Gogh Museum.

Kayseri’s 133-year-old school keeps its educational legacy alive

After its senior class volunteered and fell in the Battle of Sakarya, leaving no 1921 graduates, the historic Kayseri High School went on to educate two Turkish presidents and numerous cultural and political leaders