
Revived 16th-century royal title may explain "Orban model"
A Bulgarian article discusses how a revived 16th-century royal commissioner title could provide insight into the "Orban model" of governance in Hungary.
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A Bulgarian article discusses how a revived 16th-century royal commissioner title could provide insight into the "Orban model" of governance in Hungary.

The 16th-century printing press in Madrid where 'El Quijote' was originally born, managed by the Sociedad Cervantina, has opened its doors for guided historical visits.
Researchers Ana Garriga and Carmen Urbita examined 16th-century convents, concluding that women often entered not out of devotion but for safety, drawing parallels between the nuns' dramas and the lives of women in the age of social media.

In the very heart of Kaunas Old Town, there is a place where, standing in one courtyard, one can encompass centuries of history: the 16th-century wall is extended by the lines of interwar modernism, and 19th-century crosses...

In the 1960s, the panel was repainted by a forger who 'completed' it by hiding the original Christ. After restoration, the 16th-century painting will be exhibited at the Apostolic Palace this Saturday.
The revitalization of a 16th-century well has been completed in the courtyard of the Royal Castle in Sanok. The object has regained its historical appearance from the early 20th century.
A 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Tirumankai Alvar, taken from a Tamil Nadu temple, is returning to India from the UK. Acquired by the Ashmolean Museum in 1967, its provenance became questionable after a 2019 discovery. Following an investigation and a formal claim by India, the museum has agreed to its repatriation, highlighting a commitment to ethical collections.

An article details the intricate 16th-century women's attire from Paros, including various undergarments and skirts, highlighting Western influences on the fashion of the time.

An article delves into the history of Turks in Bulgaria, focusing on the 'Revival Process' and 'Great Excursion' periods, and their ongoing search for identity, highlighting the 16th-century Banya Bashi Mosque in Sofia as a symbol of nearly 500 years of Ottoman rule.
A 16th-century silver coin has been discovered near the Strait of Magellan, marking the site of a doomed Spanish colony.
Two new books have been released: 'When the World Sleeps' by Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur, which addresses the struggles of Palestine, and a new edition of the 16th-century classic 'The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes and His Fortunes and Adversities'.

Pedro Penim's theatrical adaptation of Camões' 'Filodemo' continues its run in Lisbon until April 18, bringing the 16th-century Portuguese poet's work to life for contemporary audiences, challenging old mythologies with vibrant performances.

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that two 16th-century Iznik tiles stolen from the Sultanahmet Mosque and Rüstem Pasha Mosque have been successfully returne...
A film crew of about 60 people has begun shooting the movie 'Hólmavík' in Hólmavík, Iceland, for the next month. The film, inspired by 16th-century recommendations regarding Basques, will feature football legend Eric Cantona.

The Institute of East Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley has published an expanded edition of the English translation of "Chingbirok," the 1604 chronicle of the Japanese…

Local media reports indicate that windows, doors, and mirrors of the 16th-century Qajar dynasty royal complex, Golestan Palace, were damaged during Israeli-American strikes.

A historical account explores the legend of Christman Gnipperteinga, a supposed 16th-century serial killer who allegedly murdered 964 people, and the prevalence of robbers in Luxembourg during that era.

During a sewer project in the Scottish Highlands, workers unearthed a 6th-century burial site along with Iron Age roundhouses, revealing an 'incredibly rare' archaeological find.

A new museum, 'The Witch of Grič,' dedicated to the persecution of witches, has opened on Skalinska Street in Zagreb, featuring an original 16th-century copy of 'Malleus Maleficarum'.

The 16th-century classified Châtelard de l’île Barbe in Lyon, a piece of local heritage, is being auctioned for 600,000 euros due to extensive renovation needs, after a previous sale for 2.5 million euros a decade ago to a bankrupt property dealer.

Football star Erling Haaland has donated a rare 16th-century book of Viking sagas, valued at £100,000, to be displayed in the library of Bryne, his Norwegian hometown.

Ambitious and restless Irishwoman, she lives in a 16th-century mansion with low ceilings and inhabited by moths: it is where she gains inspiration for performances like the one that earned her the Oscar for Best Actress.

A researcher has attributed handwritten notes in a 16th-century astronomy book to Galileo Galilei, revealing the Renaissance scholar's devout adherence to the geocentric worldview.

The painting, a Pietà, depicts the dead Christ in the arms of the Virgin Mary, and it was first put up for sale in 2020 at an auction house in Genoa, when it was attributed to an unidentified 16th-century painter.

Carmen Urbita and Ana Garriga have studied 16th-century nuns. In "Convent Wisdom," they intertwine their problems with their own contemporary issues and pop culture.

A new major edition of 16th-century playwright Thomas Kyd's works has more than doubled the number of plays attributed to him, now including the domestic tragedy 'Arden of Faversham' solely under his name.