Ancient Greek statues are white, pure and classical, just like the marble they are carved from. False. These statues were painted in fabulous bright colours. Archaeologists and art academics have known this for centuries so why does the white myth endure?

Hercules is known as an allegory of strength and virility. But his love life doesn't quite match up to that

Infamous drug baron Pablo Escobar had four hippos flown over from Africa to populate his very own zoo on his private estate in Columbia. But then they escaped.

Violinist Nemanja Radulović and Electro Street Crew combine classical music and dance at the Jacquemart-André Museum in Paris.

Qatar has long relied on football to increase its prestige, from buying French club Paris-Saint-Germain to sponsoring Barcelona. With TV rights selling for astronomical amounts, football is much more than just a sport.

The French National Orchestra, conducted by musical director Cristian Macelaru, performs French repertoire from Berlioz to Offenbach in a festive concert.

Lea Ypi reflects both personally and philosophically on what it means to be "free".

Why did French President Jacques Chirac chase Israeli police from a church in Jerusalem? 

As youth crime rises, some EU nations want to lower the age of criminal responsibility and jail minors.

Guillaume Poncelet's neoclassical notes bring enchantment to ARTE Concert's Piano Day.

Since Uganda passed extremely severe laws persecuting gay people, attacks on the LGBT+ community have skyrocketed.

White sand, white citrus blossom, white houses – Spain’s Costa Blanca is aptly named.

For years, the Assad secret services took away thousands of children from opponents of the regime and made them disappear.

A host of great musicians celebrate the songwriting and political commitment of the great folk musician.

Jazz pianist Shai Maestro presents his album The Guesthouse to festival-goers at Jazz sous les Pommiers. 

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

To celebrate the 25th edition of Jazz à Porquerolles, relive one of the iconic concerts by its patron: Archie Shepp.

If Max were a man, he would probably consult a psychologist about his midlife crisis. But Max is a 7-year-old Labrador retriever.

Chinese men are suffering. There are simply not enough women to go around since China implemented its one-child policy in 1979. 

Loulou really wanted her son's birthday to be special. But only two other kids showed up