Over 750 People Changed Their Names in Big Cities Last Year, with Vilnius Residents Leading the Way
In 2025, over 750 individuals changed their names in Lithuania's major cities, with the highest number of requests coming from Vilnius.
For the utopia not to end on Wednesday
Historian Luiz Antonio Simas discusses the essential, spontaneous, and transgressive nature of street Carnival in Brazil, highlighting its role in collective meaning-making and urban space occupation.
El Malilla Did Not Leave the Neighborhood: This is How the Urban Phenomenon of Valle de Chalco Was Born
The article discusses the impact of El Malilla, a prominent urban artist from Valle de Chalco, on his community and beyond.
What it means for a person to really like cats, according to psychology
The article explores how a strong preference for cats reflects deeper social and personal dynamics, expressing both aesthetic and emotional bonds.
From the sleepless Cairo to the resisting Algeria: How cinema shaped our awareness of cities?
Cairo and Algeria serve as two urban pillars in Arab consciousness, defined by their cinematic representations that reflect their unique historical contexts.
"If someone wants to be a dog, let them": Baby Etchecopar's surprising defense of therians
Baby Etchecopar defends the therian community and their lifestyle in the wake of social media reactions to images of individuals who identify as animals.
Carlota Juncosa and the Platonic Dialogues of Graffiti: "In an Alienating Context Like the City, Every 'Tag' Seems to Be the Search for One's Own Meaning"
The article explores the artistic significance of graffiti in urban environments, emphasizing how individual 'tags' reflect personal searches for identity amidst societal alienation.
Athens 200+ years 200+ buildings: The urban identity of the city through architecture
The exhibition "Athens, 200+ years 200+ buildings" at the National Library of Greece highlights the significant role of architecture in shaping the urban identity of Athens over its history.
What Makes the Gastronomy of Thessaloniki Special
Thessaloniki's gastronomy is notable for its unique blend of authentic folk culture and refined urban philosophy, capturing the essence of the city's culinary identity.