Heritage

Rails Across Continents: The Orient Express and Hejaz Line Revived

Two legendary railway lines, one in Europe and one crossing the Middle East, are being restored in 2025, proving that infrastructure can tell stories across time.

Lebanon Deserves Headlines for Its Wonders, Not Wars

Ancient temples in Lebanon, from Baalbek to Byblos, stand as timeless symbols of beauty, resilience, and cultural heritage.

Yazd, Iran: Where Wind, Clay, and Faith Endure 

Tehran opens a metro station named for the Virgin Mary in Yazd. Another city in Iran takes quieter, deeper steps toward preservation.

The Louvre Robbed of Its Royal Past

Thieves Disguised as Staff Steal Empress Joséphine’s Jewels from the Louvre in Daring Daylight Heist

Italy: Meloni’s Victory With a Age Old Caveat

Citizenship reform in Italy fails: low turnout, migration fears, and demographic crisis deepen EU-wide debate on identity and workforce.

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Who Painted First? The Illusion of Origins in Europe’s Oldest Cave Art

Neanderthal cave art in Spain dated to 65,000 years ago challenges the idea that Homo sapiens sparked humanity’s first artistic revolution.

EU AI Act Allows Melodies to Choose Collaboration, Not Censorship

Europe leads in AI music ethics as UMG partners with Udio, redefining creativity, copyright, and regulation in the digital age.

Rails Across Continents: The Orient Express and Hejaz Line Revived

Two legendary railway lines, one in Europe and one crossing the Middle East, are being restored in 2025, proving that infrastructure can tell stories across time.

Volume Up: Mamdani Victory is a Wake-Up Call for MAGA

A massive volunteer effort knocking on countless doors proved that in America's largest city, elections are won on the doorstep.

The Real Test of the Abraham Accords: Ceremony vs. Reality

As Washington celebrates a diplomatic photo-op, with the Abraham Accords, middle powers are redefining the Middle East map on their own terms.