Respect Europe How Cleopatra got caught up in a culture war | View caption Hide caption When it comes to ancient kingdoms and cultures, who has legitimate claim to use that history to define themselves today? And who, if anyone, are history’s gatekeepers? That was too much for the Egyptian government, which declared that the…
First Look Paris turned into real-life Mario Kart as bikes take over the city The cycling revolution is transforming France’s capital. On some boulevards, bikes outnumber cars at peak times as growing numbers of Parisians are discovering that biking can rekindle love for the city’s charms. | View caption Hide caption | Ring, ring! It’s…
Balance Europe Dutch universities teach in English. It’s making them too popular. | View caption Hide caption Dutch universities are having to balance their desire for international students against their need to protect limited resources – by using tools generally wielded by nationalists. It would require universities to teach more classes in Dutch and allow…
Lizzo’s current backup dancers have expressed support for the singer, thanking her for “shattering limitations and kicking in the door way” for them as the artist faces a lawsuit from former dancers accusing her of sexual harassment and fat-shaming. In an Instagram post, Lizzo’s dance troupe, known as the “Big Grrrls,” said they have “had…
Cooperation Society They like the nightlife: ‘Night mayors’ revive cities after dusk | View caption Hide caption Since the pandemic devastated downtowns, night mayors have relied on the power of persuasion to help cities regrow their nightlife in ways that respect all parties. “There was an agreement that there would be a group text,” says…