In 1933, a beautiful, young Austrian woman took off her clothes for a movie director. She ran through the woods, naked. She swam in a lake, naked. Pushing well beyond the social norms of the period. The most popular movie in 1933 was King Kong. But everyone in Hollywood...
Dorset Council's Organisational Revenue Support Fund for Culture has awarded £486,000 to 28 organisations over the next three years.
A total of 41 applications were received from arts and heritage organisations and accredited museums. A total of £217,000 has been awarded to arts and heritage and £269,000 to accredited museums.
This...
David Soul, renowned for his iconic role in the 1970s police drama Starsky & Hutch, has passed away.
His wife confirmed the US-born actor's death at the age of 80, surrounded by his loved ones, on Thursday. Soul's portrayal of Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson alongside Paul Michael Glaser's Detective David...
The recent dating of the Cerne Abbas Giant came as a surprise. This huge, naked figure was cut into a Dorset hillside not, as many have supposed, in prehistory nor in the early modern period, but in the early Middle Ages. This means that, for the first time, it...
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of England, Dorset is more than just a haven for natural beauty; it's a treasure trove of educational opportunities waiting to be explored. Schools in this region have a unique chance to go beyond the classroom, tapping into the rich history, diverse ecosystems, and...
A major television broadcaster is looking for opinionated UK citizens to take part in an unforgettable immersive experience.
Do you have strong views about refugees seeking asylum in the UK? Are you pro or against?
Are you naturally inquisitive and enjoy a good debate?
Would you be up for a challenge and...
Before we get to the video, I just want to pause on Shane and The Pogues and their majesty.
Celebrating Music's Irreverent Soul
In the tapestry of music history, certain artists and bands shine as unfiltered, unapologetic embodiments of raw talent and rebellious spirit. Among these luminaries, Shane and The Pogues...
This year, as reported by The Guardian, the popular social challenge known as "Whamageddon" has resurfaced, drawing in participants once more.
The challenge revolves around avoiding the 1984 song "Last Christmas" by the band Wham! before the arrival of Christmas. Participants must steer clear of encountering this tune while engaging...
At the funeral of Shane MacGowan in Co Tipperary, Ireland, a moving rendition of his beloved song "Fairytale Of New York" filled the church as tributes poured in from stars like Johnny Depp, Bono, and Nick Cave.
Father Pat Gilbert welcomed mourners, acknowledging the immense impact MacGowan had on people's...
What Jim Morrison would make of 2023 is difficult to ascertain. He struggled enough with the mayhem of the Vietnam war and thus to have had to endure a world in which is now commonplace and omnipresent would have probably driven him in to an institution. His death in...
