Man Discovers Message in a Bottle Hidden Above a Historic Scottish Theater’s Stage, Untouched for Nearly 120 Years
A theater patron found the glass bottle behind a decorative crown positioned 40 feet above the stage. The note was dated 1906, the year the King’s Theater opened in Edinburgh
Why Oscar Wilde’s Play About a Biblical Temptress Was Banned From the British Stage for Decades
“Salome,” a one-act tragedy by the Irish playwright, terrified the Victorian public with its provocative depiction of a teenage girl whose lust for a man quickly morphs into bloodlust
Ten Surprising Arts and Culture Destinations to Visit in the Florida Keys and Key West
These unexpected destinations and attraction showcase the region’s true artistic spirit.
The Wartime Organization That Brought Hollywood Stars Like Marilyn Monroe and Nancy Sinatra to the Front Lines to Entertain the Troops
Established on this day in 1941, the United Service Organizations offers wholesome entertainment options to off-duty service members
The Longest-Running Show in Broadway History Opened on This Date in 1988. Read Why Its Legacy Is So Controversial
“The Phantom of the Opera” entertained decades of fans—and lives on even after closing
Nearly 40 Years After She Walked the Great Wall of China, Marina Abramović Returns to the Country With a New Exhibition
“Transforming Energy,” the artist’s first museum show in China, focuses on “artworks and objects that actively engage the audience”
The Real Story Behind ‘Saturday Night,’ the Movie About the Television Show That Changed Comedy Forever
A new film revisits the 90 minutes before the first episode of “Saturday Night Live” premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975
Untold Stories of American History
The Peekskill Riots Revealed the Racism and Antisemitism Hidden Beneath the Surface of the Anti-Communist Movement
In the summer of 1949, World War II veterans protested a pair of concerts held by Paul Robeson, a Black singer and civil rights activist who expressed support for communist causes
For 100 Years, Santa Feans Have Burned New Mexico’s Boogeyman in a ‘Sacred Rite of Purification, Laughter and Rebirth’
The original “burning man” was the brainchild of a local artist and involves volunteers constructing a 50-foot-tall villain
Breaking Just Made Its Olympic Debut. Will It Return in 2032?
The event won’t be featured at the Los Angeles Games in 2028, but that doesn’t mean its Olympic journey is over
Philippe Petit Marks the 50th Anniversary of His World Trade Center Walk With a New High Wire Act
The 74-year-old French artist reflected on his stunt and balanced on a tightrope at two performances in Manhattan
Cypress Hill Performs With the London Symphony Orchestra—Just as ‘The Simpsons’ Predicted 28 Years Ago
Originally a gag on the sitcom, the unexpected collaboration drew a packed house at the Royal Albert Hall in London
Banksy Takes Credit For an Inflatable Migrant Raft That Floated Across a Glastonbury Crowd
The street artist’s latest stunt is thought to be a criticism of the U.K.’s immigration policies
Artist Marina Abramović Silences Glastonbury Crowd for Seven Minutes
The typically boisterous crowd went quiet for a collective peace protest
Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades Fall Off in the Middle of the Night
The iconic Paris landmark has never experienced such a mishap in its 135-year history
How Breaking Went From a Street Dance to an Olympic Sport
This summer, 32 athletes will compete in what’s commonly known as breakdancing, a dance sport that combines athleticism and artistry
George Carlin A.I. Imitation Case Reaches Settlement
The late comedian’s estate brought a lawsuit against two podcast hosts who used an A.I. voice generator to deliver a fake stand-up routine
The Founder of This Trailblazing Opera Company Put Black Singers at Center Stage
Mary Cardwell Dawson created unprecedented opportunities for aspiring Black musicians
Elton John Just Became an EGOT Winner
With his victory at last night’s Emmy Awards, the celebrated musician is the 19th person in history to take home an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony
Italian Opera Singing Is Now Protected by the U.N.
UNESCO announced 55 new additions to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage
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