Category: Arts & Culture
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Fire-Making Materials at 400,000-Year-Old Site Are the Oldest Evidence of Humans Producing Fire
It’s easy to take for granted that modern humans can summon flames with the snap of a lighter or the turn of a stove knob—cooking food, lighting candles, or heating homes. For much of our history, archaeologists believe, primitive humans could only use fire when it arose naturally, such as when lightning struck a tree.…
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Fire-Starting Materials Found at 400,000-Year-Old Archaeological Site Are the Oldest Evidence of Humans Producing Fire
It’s easy to take for granted that modern humans can produce flames with just a flick of a lighter or a turn of the stove knob—for cooking food, lighting candles, or heating their homes. For much of our history, archaeologists believe that early humans could only use fire when it occurred naturally, such as when…
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Works by Matisse and Portinari Stolen from Mário de Andrade Library in São Paulo
Criminals stole eight engravings by Henri Matisse and five by Candido Portinari from the Mário de Andrade Library in São Paulo.
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‘The Secret Agent’ and Wagner Moura Nominated for Golden Globe
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The Brazilian film “The Secret Agent” (O Agente Secreto) was nominated in two categories at the 2026 Golden Globes: Best Dramatic Film and Best Non-English Language Film. The production, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, also earned its protagonist, Wagner Moura, a nomination for Best Actor, consolidating the film’s strong performance since its release. Set in…
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Matisse and Portinari Artworks Stolen from Mário de Andrade Library in SP
Criminals stole eight engravings by Henri Matisse and five engravings by Candido Portinari, all belonging to the exhibition “Do livro ao museu: MAM São Paulo e a Biblioteca Mário de Andrade”. The stolen works were part of a show held in partnership with the Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo (MAM). In an official…
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‘The Secret Agent’ and Wagner Moura Nominated for Golden Globe
The Brazilian feature film The Secret Agent has been nominated in two categories for the 2026 Golden Globes: Best Drama Film and Best Non-English Language Film. The production directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho also earned lead actor Wagner Moura a nomination in the Best Actor category, consolidating the film’s strong performance since its debut. Set…
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Netflix Announces Purchase of Warner Bros. for US$ 72 Billion
Netflix announced on Friday (5) the purchase of the TV and film studios and the streaming division of Warner Bros. Discovery for US$ 72 billion, according to Reuters. The deal ends a dispute that lasted weeks and places one of Hollywood’s most traditional groups back under the control of the company that revolutionized the streaming…
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Netflix Announces Purchase of Warner Bros for $72 Billion
Netflix announced on Friday (5) the acquisition of the TV and film studios and the streaming division of Warner Bros Discovery for $72 billion, according to Reuters. The deal ends a dispute that stretched for weeks and places one of Hollywood’s most traditional groups back under the control of the company that revolutionized the streaming…
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Copacabana New Year’s Eve to Feature Shows by Gilberto Gil and Ney Matogrosso
The New Year’s Eve celebration on Copacabana Beach will feature shows by Gilberto Gil and Ney Matogrosso as the main attractions on Palco Rio, the principal stage, in front of the Copacabana Palace Hotel. Also performing will be Alcione, João Gomes and Iza, DJ Alok, Belo and the Beija-Flor samba school. The Samba Stage, at…
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OUTBOX – New York Solo Performance Festival
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BEA – Biblioteca Brasileira de Nova York presents: OUTBOX – New York Solo Performance Festival is a platform that brings a theater concept to small spaces like that of the Biblioteca Brasileira de Nova York, and this special edition is dedicated to the expressive power of contemporary individual performance, bringing together five artists with distinct…