Culture

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A 17th-century Jesuit missionary in a stark, isolated landscape, embodying the human cost of faith and the struggle for belief.
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Empathy in Film: Engaging the Religious Right

To make Silence , a film about persecuted 17th-century Jesuits, resonate with modern audiences, screenwriter Paul Schrader deliberately limited the narrative perspective.

Adrian Vale·May 30, 2026
Split image: a local shuttle bus at a winery contrasts with a futuristic movie theater marquee, representing summer leisure and future blockbusters.
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2026 Summer Culture Trends Preview Local Leisure and Future Blockbusters

In Lower Cape May County, a new hop-on, hop-off shuttle now ferries visitors between wineries, breweries, and distilleries, according to New Jersey Monthly .

Theo Ashford·May 22, 2026
Diverse attendees enjoying an intimate outdoor arts festival in a scenic Northern California setting with art installations and a stage.
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Top 3 Emerging Cultural Arts Festivals to Experience in 2026

At Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping, a new festival called Analog Reunion offers an intimate Northern California experience, a stark contrast to sprawling desert events like El Cosmico.

Elise Marrow·May 20, 2026
A modern museum lobby with visitors interacting with a holographic display, symbolizing the evolution of cultural institutions.
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Top US Museums: Rankings and Evolving Trends

In 2024, an auto museum in Naples, Florida, was ranked the No.

Elise Marrow·May 19, 2026
São Paulo's vibrant cultural scene, featuring iconic landmarks, street art, music, and food, highlighting its global ranking as a top cultural city.
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São Paulo Ranks 7th on Global Best Cities for Culture List

In 2026, São Paulo secured the seventh spot on Time Out's prestigious Best Cities for Culture list.

Elise Marrow·May 19, 2026
Cape Town's vibrant street art and architecture, with Table Mountain in the background, symbolizing its rich cultural scene.
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Cape Town ranks fifth in Time Out's Best Cities for Culture

Cape Town, long celebrated for its stunning natural landscapes, just landed a fifth-place global ranking for arts and culture from Time Out Worldwide .

Theo Ashford·May 16, 2026
Diverse individuals enjoying arts and cultural activities, demonstrating the link between cultural engagement, slower biological aging, and overall well-being.
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Arts and culture engagement slows biological aging as effectively as exercise

Engaging in arts activities at least once a week was linked to aging 4% more slowly, a benefit comparable to exercising at least once a week, according to medicalxpress .

Theo Ashford·May 14, 2026