Boa constrictor Princess lands role at Metropolitan Opera

US returns sarcophagus fragments to Lebanon

A eulogy to figs

Camera traps reveal Istanbul’s wild side

Excavations begin at Hadrian’s city

Pierre Cardin museum brings designer’s futurist style to Venice

Syrian collector hands over 20-year collection

Syrian collector Beha Masry has voluntarily handed over thousands of historical artifacts he accumulated over two decades to the Directorate of Antiquities and Museums, saying he wanted the collection to be preserved and made accessible to the public.

Pera Film to showcase four avant-garde Turkish cult

Pera Film, the film and video program of the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation’s Pera Museum, will bring four cult classics of Turkish cinema to audiences in a special program exploring the country’s avant-garde cinematic tradition.

Cairo museum showcases Ottoman treasures from Egypt, Türkiye

In the heart of the Egyptian capital Cairo stands the Museum of Islamic Art housing treasures that span centuries of Islamic history.

WHO REALLY OWNS A RESTAURANT?

Is finding a great chef enough? The story of People reveals the difference between owning a restaurant and truly understanding and taking command of its kitchen.

Miley Cyrus announces new album, concerts

Miley Cyrus has announced her 10th studio album, “Bass Persuades,” and two upcoming concerts at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl.

Deveboynu Peninsula new tourism destination in Van

The peninsula’s turquoise bays, landscape and historical heritage are expected to strengthen the region’s appeal for nature and cultural tourism, with its new protected status

George Lucas unveils art galaxy at his new LA museum

George Lucas, the legendary creator of the “Star Wars” saga, on Sept. 2 showcased his long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art, the culmination of nearly two decades of work and numerous obstacles.

American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies

Grammy Award-winning American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson died on Sept. 2 in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, her manager said. She was 70.

Clooney honored as Hollywood-light Venice Film Fest opens

George Clooney was honored with a lifetime award at the start of the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 2 where the long-time Donald Trump critic took another swipe at the U.S. president.

Countdown starts for 36th Akbank Jazz Festival

The 36th Akbank Jazz Festival will bring nearly 200 artists from more than 15 countries to Istanbul for 36 concerts, alongside panels, workshops and masterclasses

9,000-year-old mining workshop found in Diyarbakır

Archaeologists have uncovered a roughly 5-square-meter mining workshop dating to 6900-6800 B.C. at Çayönü Hill, a prehistoric settlement in southeastern Türkiye that provides important evidence of the transition to settled life and early agriculture.

Historic fortress keeps Kars’ cheese culture alive

The Kars Cheese Museum shows the region’s traditional cheese-making process, from endemic plants to milk production and aging