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Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Culture & Lifestyle
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Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Germany
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Val Kilmer: 'Batman' and 'Doors' actor passes away at 65
Kilmer, the star of 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever,' has died due to pneumonia, according to his family. He had also played rock legend Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's biographical film "The Doors."
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Casanova: Womanizer, con man and poet
He became famous for his love affairs, but Casanova was also a writer, diplomat and spy. Born in Venice 300 years ago, his name still resonates around the world.
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April Fool's Day: Why the press is now avoiding pranks
While the media once pulled spectacular pranks on April 1, they now have to tread carefully with fake news. A look at some funny journalistic fiction over the years.
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From Turkey to the US: Germany's cultural institutions' role in a changing world
Germany's Goethe-Institut has an office at the heart of Istanbul's political action, but also around the world. How is the cultural institution reacting to geopolitical shifts?
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Waldorf schools and Weleda founder: Who was Rudolf Steiner really?
One hundred years after his death, Steiner is a household name in Germany and his Waldorf schools can be found the world over. Yet the spiritual leader himself — and his contradictions — remain relatively unknown.
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Why the unicorn is an enduring symbol in art
The new film "Death of a Unicorn," starring Jenna Ortega, features the mythical beast as a brutal killer. From purity to immortality, unicorns have been featured in works of art throughout the centuries.
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Disney's 'Snow White' opens after racist and sexist fury
The new live-action version of Disney's 1937 musical fantasy sparked a storm of racist comments during its production. Debates on the film's handling of dwarfism and its stars' stances on Gaza have also been in the news.
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What drives Nobel Prize winner Han Kang to write?
As she receives the prestigious award, Han Kang explores in her Nobel Prize lecture how violence and love have inspired works such as "The Vegetarian" and "Human Acts."
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Turkey's culture scene fears repression amid protests
Massive protests continue in Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. But amid growing concerns for democracy, the cultural sector has struggled to speak out.
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European artists boycott US over Trump's culture policy
As US President Donald Trump remakes cultural institutions, heralded European musicians like pianist Andras Schiff are responding by canceling concerts in the United States.
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How Brexit continues to affect tourism
The United Kingdom's exit from the EU has had a major impact on the tourism industry. New regulations mean travelers to the UK may face even more difficulties.
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Germany goalkeeper Almuth Schult to retire
The Olympic and European champion goalkeeper has called time on an illustrious career. Schult was also a pioneer for mothers returning to professional sport.
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Thomas Müller and Bayern Munich: The end of an era?
After 17 years together, the man who has played the most games for Bayern Munich is reportedly leaving the record Bundesliga champions.
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