Beijing, May 31 (EFE).- A team of archaeologists has discovered a 3,200-year-old settlement site in northwestern China’s Shaanxi province that may offer a new perspective on the late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC). The researchers found large-scale rammed-earth buildings, tombs, ash pits, and pottery molds at the newly discovered settlement in Zhaigou archeological site. It spans … Read more
Cairo, May 27 (EFE).- An Egyptian archaeological mission has recently discovered two ancient embalming workshops and two tombs at the Saqqara necropolis on the outskirts of Cairo, Egyptian antiquities authorities announced on Saturday. The discoveries were made at the sprawling necropolis of Saqqara, which is part of Egypt’s ancient capital of Memphis, 30 kilometers south … Read more
By Mikaela Viqueira Manali, India, May 25 (EFE).- Spanish actor Miguel Herrán has immersed himself in the heart of northern India for his most recent leading role. From the Himalayas, the actor who is best known for his role as Río in Netflix blockbuster Money Heist, told EFE how his experience in the remote Himalayas … Read more
Cannes, France, May 17 (EFE).- Actor Johnny Depp said he had “no further need for Hollywood” during an appearance at Cannes Festival on Wednesday. Depp answered questions from reporters after the movie Jeanne du Barry, in which he stars as King Louis XV, premiered on Tuesday night. “I don’t feel boycotted by Hollywood, because I … Read more
Rome, May 16 (EFE).- Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of two bodies while digging in the ruins of Pompeii, authorities confirmed on Tuesday The inhabitants of the ancient city are thought to have died during an enormous earthquake that struck the city after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The discovery has provided more details … Read more
Chilpancingo, Mexico, May 5 (EFE).- Nahua Indians living in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero gathered Friday to offer their blood – drawn from fights between participants – to the earth and the god Tlaloc in exchange for the rain necessary for a good harvest. As part of the Atsatsilistli ritual (request for rain), people … Read more
New York, May 4 (EFE).- A New York jury on Thursday cleared English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran of allegations that he partially plagiarized “Let’s Get It On,” a 1973 song co-written by late R&B and soul legend Marvin Gaye. Sheeran stood up after the verdict was read in Manhattan federal court and hugged his attorneys, who … Read more
Seoul, Apr 25 (EFE).- South Korean boy band Seventeen’s new album “FML” has smashed records for the best-selling K-pop album both on its first day and first week of release, selling almost 4 million copies in just 24 hours. The album, which was officially released Monday, has sold at least 3,998,300 copies, according to Hanteo … Read more
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain, Apr 24 (EFE).- The remains of the founder of the fascist Falange Española movement, José Antonio Primo de Rivera, were exhumed on Monday. Primo de Rivera was shot in 1936, the year the Spanish Civil War began, after he was convicted by a popular court of conspiracy and military … Read more
Seoul, Apr 20 (EFE).- Moonbin, K-Pop star and member of the boy band Astro, has died after apparently committing suicide at the age of 25, South Korean police said Thursday. According to police, Moonbin was found dead in his flat in southern Seoul by his manager on Wednesday evening. “We understand that Moonbin lived alone … Read more
Guadalajara, Mexico, Apr 18 (EFE).- An exhibition by artists from Mexico, Chile, Bolivia and the United States featuring 33 pieces of large plastic watermelons pays tribute to Mexican painter Rufino Tamayo, considered one of the pillars of muralism and plastic art of the 20th century. In “Watermelons and Color: The Legacy of Rufino Tamayo,” on … Read more
Singapore, Apr 18 (EFE).- Malaysian Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh said that last year’s ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ proved that “an ordinary woman can be a superhero.” Speaking at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday, the actress hailed her Academy Award as a historic moment for Asians in the film industry. She also said … Read more
