Louvre
Exhibitions
The Near East in the Louvre: Time Held in Stone
In the Mesopotamian galleries of the Louvre, lions still guard doorways and musicians still play for gods who fell silent thousands of years ago.
EUROPE
Jurassic Justice: The Price of Time
Britain’s NCA seized £12.4m dinosaur skeletons, exposing a global fossil smuggling trade and legal battles over Jurassic heritage.
Exhibitions
The Case of a Missing Picasso: Europe’s Art World and the Fragility of Trust
A Picasso vanished between Madrid and Granada in October, exposing how Europe's art world still depends on fragile systems of paper logs and human trust.
EUROPE
The Louvre Robbed of Its Royal Past
Thieves Disguised as Staff Steal Empress Joséphine’s Jewels from the Louvre in Daring Daylight Heist
Exhibitions
Cultural Tourism: Art as a Shared Language
Abu Dhabi has established itself as a global art and culture hub, utilising its rich heritage and major projects like the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Art Fair to attract tourists, drive economic growth, and foster a diverse cultural ecosystem, while positioning the UAE as a leader in the region's tourism sector.
Popular
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.
