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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Photographer Arthur Tress Recovers the Memory of 'Cruising' in 1960s New York: 'It Was a Form of Socialization'

Photographer Arthur Tress reflects on the 'cruising' culture of 1969 New York in his new book, capturing the essence of social engagement in Central Park's Ramble.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MIS reopens and inaugurates exhibition in honor of the history of MS

The Museum of Image and Sound of Mato Grosso do Sul opens the exhibition "Photography and Memory" honoring photographer Rachid Waqued, celebrating the region's history and marking the 50th anniversary of the state's creation.

Feb 26 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project brings documentary about memory and culture of Macapá to schools

A documentary showcasing the culture and history of Macapá will be screened in local schools to promote awareness among students.

Feb 25 • 14:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

QUIZ: Night watchman, jarcher, or ras? Do you know the occupations that have almost disappeared from our cities and memories?

This article explores forgotten occupations from the past that have largely faded from modern memory, inviting readers to test their knowledge through a quiz.

Feb 25 • 12:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Four Years of Ukraine War: "If Ukraine is abandoned, it's over"

Ukrainian philosopher Vasyl Cherepanyn discusses the intersection of art and war, the premature reconstruction plans from prominent architects, and the need for a broader Eastern European context in German remembrance culture ahead of the upcoming Berlin Biennale.

Feb 24 • 12:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Girl Statue 'Ari' Will Create New Shared Memories in Berlin

The girl statue 'Ari' in Berlin has a significant role in fostering a shared culture and memory within the city.

Feb 24 • 10:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why do Syrians see their forgotten history in the caves of Mount Qasioun?

Mount Qasioun in Damascus is a significant natural landmark that holds deep historical and cultural importance for Syrians, serving as a reminder of their collective memory.

Feb 24 • 08:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why is Maqluba Associated with Resistance? And How Did Muftul and Kunafa Become Part of Palestinian Memory?

The article explores the cultural significance of Maqluba and other Palestinian dishes, relating them to historical resistance and collective memory.

Feb 20 • 15:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iconic Ramadan Figures: Why Couldn't We Hate Abdel Ghafoor El Barai?

The article discusses the enduring popularity of the character Abdel Ghafoor El Barai from the social novel 'I Will Not Live in My Father's Cloak' and its television adaptation, highlighting its impact on Arabic culture and collective memory during Ramadan.

Feb 19 • 14:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Culture of Remembrance: "It is moving that my Jewish body feels safe here"

A gathering of women at the Dachau concentration camp memorial reflects on safety and remembrance related to Jewish identity and Nazi history.

Feb 19 • 13:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sheikh Abbas Muqadami.. The Voice of Ramadan in Saudi Memory

Sheikh Abbas Muqadami is celebrated as a significant figure in Saudi Quranic recitation, associated with the cultural memory of Ramadan.

Feb 18 • 06:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

National Theater: Dedicates performances on Wednesday, February 18, in memory of Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler

The National Theater of Greece dedicates its performances on February 18 to commemorate the late historian Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler for her significant contributions to history, art, and culture.

Feb 17 • 17:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Lia Laats 100: The articulate warrior of a silent era

Today, Lia Laats, an iconic figure in Estonian culture, is celebrated as a benchmark for the resilience of idols and collective memory.

Feb 16 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

German Culture of Remembrance: A New School of Remembrance

The article discusses the significance of German history in shaping current national policies, especially under Chancellor Friedrich Merz's leadership.

Feb 16 • 07:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

German Memorial Culture: A New School of Remembrance

The article discusses Germany's evolving perspective on its history, emphasizing how Chancellor Friedrich Merz links national memory to the country’s new leadership role in Europe.

Feb 16 • 07:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The River of Forgetting is in X

The article explores the implications of social media on memory and distraction, drawing an analogy to the mythological River Lethe.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Folding Ladder Feminism

The article discusses the necessity of preserving women's contributions to history and culture without diminishing their significance through neglect or mere nominal acknowledgment.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

We want people to take away a strong cultural experience – not a memory of someone booing someone else, says the director of EHMK Trenčín

The official program of the European Capital of Culture (EHMK) opens this weekend in Trenčín, Slovakia, focusing on creating a memorable cultural experience rather than negative interactions.

Feb 13 • 06:38 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Thumb": A literary risk at the limits of mental dissolution

Christos Randou's "Thumb" is a bold literary work that explores the dark corners of the human psyche, blending themes of childhood memory and adult madness.

Feb 12 • 11:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exhibition in Belém brings together artists from the North in a show about Amazon culture and memory

An art exhibition showcasing Amazonian culture and memory has opened in Belém, featuring works from artists across Northern Brazil.

Feb 11 • 18:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Her husband went to Japan to explore the Moon, she followed him, and in Tokyo discovered another planet on Earth: "Despair"

An Argentine woman reflects on her two years of living in Tokyo, grappling with the fear that her experiences may fade into forgetfulness once she returns to the West.

Feb 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Justificationism is growing again. We must eradicate it with culture

Roberto Menia, a long-time member of parliament and now senator of Fratelli d'Italia, discusses the importance of cultural memory in combating justificationism related to the Italian genocide victims of the Tito regime during a debate in Madrid.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany and Israel: At War with German Memory Culture

Intellectuals in Germany critically assess the country's commitment to Israel in a new book suggesting that excessive Zionism could lead to new forms of fascism.

Feb 10 • 14:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Quiz: Test your memory of the 2020s … so far

ABC News invites readers to participate in a quiz that challenges their memory of significant events from the 2020s in pop culture, sports, and world news.

Feb 9 • 18:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Alain Chamfort, Gabrielle Halpern, Dr. Elena Perrin... Discover the program of the Big Bang of memory

Le Figaro presents a special program focusing on memory, featuring discussions with medical professionals, philosophers, and artists.

Feb 9 • 16:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Light We Call Home: The Light of the Aegean Becomes Memory and Identity

A new project in the Aegean explores the light, history, and identity of its islands through community stories and traditions.

Feb 9 • 07:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Announcement of Scholarships for Lyric Singing in Memory of Elisavet Chatzivassiliou and Frantzeska Beza

The Greek Ministry of Culture announced a scholarship competition for lyric singing in memory of two young singers who tragically lost their lives in an accident, aimed at supporting the next generation of lyric artists.

Feb 8 • 11:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sami Joiker and Big Band Perform Together - Orchestra Follows Sheet Music, Joiker Recalls from Memory

A unique concert blended traditional Sami joik with the Oulu All Star Big Band, showcasing the challenges of merging different musical styles.

Feb 7 • 14:36 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Route of the companies: Mexico City among art, movement and urban memory

Mexico City uniquely activates its cultural life through public spaces and interactions rather than traditional venues, particularly highlighted during its Art Week in February.

Feb 6 • 23:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

QUIZ: What was first? Can you handle 32 general knowledge questions without a mistake?

A quiz designed to test historical memory and general knowledge across various fields including literature, science, technology, and culture is introduced, featuring questions about historical figures and inventions.

Feb 5 • 05:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

AI Fakes on Social Media: False Images from the Holocaust

The number of AI-generated Holocaust images on Facebook and TikTok is rapidly increasing, prompting warnings from memorial sites while platform operators respond sluggishly, raising concerns for collective memory culture.

Feb 4 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Discover eight exhibitions to visit in São Paulo in February

The article presents eight exhibitions in São Paulo for February, highlighting photography, architecture, contemporary art, and historical memory, including a notable LGBTQIA+ exhibition at the Museum of Sexual Diversity.

Feb 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Lives on the Field, the Olympics that Changed History

The event 'Lives on the Field' is a cultural journey promoted by Fondazione Feltrinelli and Fiera Milano that intertwines sport, memory, and active citizenship in anticipation of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Jan 15 • 14:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Mekeo Orphanage: The women who keep alive the memory and weaving of Epirus

The Mekeo Orphanage in Ioannina is a cultural institution where women narrate inspiring stories of resilience, care, and the transmission of weaving traditions across generations.

Jan 15 • 12:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Memory Returning from the Battlefronts: Sudan Recovers Hundreds of Stolen Artifacts

The Sudanese government announced the recovery of approximately 570 artifacts looted during the current war, as confirmed by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Media, and Tourism during a press conference in Port Sudan.

Jan 15 • 05:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Vinicius de Moraes, life is the art of meeting

The MAR in Rio hosts a major exhibition about musician Vinicius de Moraes, a key figure bridging high and popular culture in Brazil, whose verses are etched in the nation's memory.

Jan 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Eastern Gate and its Neighborhood.. Where Damascus Begins and Meaning Shines

The article explores the historical and cultural significance of the Eastern Gate in Damascus, illustrating its connection to both the past and the present through the mingling of sounds and memories.

Jan 8 • 06:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Memory Politics: "The Places Where the Violence Was Planned Are in Germany"

The German government's official memory policy, outlined in the 'Memorial Sites Concept,' has so far focused on Nazi and GDR dictatorship, with new efforts to include colonial crimes initiated by former Culture Minister Claudia Roth and now revised by her successor Wolfram Weimer.

Jan 7 • 11:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A Museum that Cannot Be Plundered: The Story of Rebuilding Sudanese Memory in the Virtual World

Following a complete closure for over two years, the Sudan National Museum in Khartoum has reopened its doors to visitors virtually, reconstructing its valuable collections that were largely lost due to destruction and looting during the ongoing war in Sudan since April 2023.

Jan 4 • 10:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Richard Gere travels in time and memory in the 2025 summary of the Telediario, with Leiva as a guest star

The RTVE news program presented a special recap of the year's highlights, featuring notable figures from culture and sports.

Dec 31 • 15:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Life & Tech

From the memory of a dental tourist / Something about the Slovaks in the Lower Lands

The article recounts personal experiences of the author's visits to a Slovak community in Serbia, focusing on interactions with local professionals and the cultural aspects of living there.

Dec 31 • 07:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Goodbye to the stars of 2025: the celebrities we have lost this year

The year 2025 is coming to an end, marked by the loss of numerous significant figures from entertainment, culture, and sports, leaving a lasting impact on the collective memory.

Dec 27 • 10:50 UTC

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