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Ancient sarcophagus discovered
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed the intact sarcophagus of the mysterious Queen Behenu inside her pyramid's 4,000 year old burial chamber, the inner walls of which are lined with hieroglyphic spells for the Queen's journey into the afterlife.
Treasures from Kremlin Palace
Home to the Ottoman throne for nearly 400 years, Topkapı Palace is now hosting the czarist treasures of Moscow's Kremlin. The exhibition, callled 'Treasures of the Moscow Kremlin at Topkapı Palace' invites all Istanbul residents to witness the grandeur of the Russian empire for the first time in Turkey.
A workshop preserves unique art
A school in Indonesia is keeping traditional music alive. After school everyday, about 50 Indonesian children gather at the Mang Udjo Angklung musical workshop.
FMs open Ottoman art exhibition
The foreign ministers of Germany and Turkey opened an exhibition of Ottoman art in the eastern German city of Dresden on Saturday night.
Makeup artists discuss their work
The day before Oscar Sunday, one low-key group of nominees celebrated by talking to hundreds of people about their work in top films.
Preparations for the Oscars are underway
The red carpet outside the Kodak Theatre is still buzzing with activity. On Saturday the day before the Oscars, production staff and news crews worked side-by-side in making their final preparations for Oscar today.
Sales set for intense bidding
Sotheby's Hong Kong will hold the Spring Sale of fine Chinese paintings on April 6, offering paintings by important Chinese masters and pieces from a private collection.
"Manga" to represent Turkey
The Turkish rock band, Manga, will represent Turkey at the 55th Eurovision song contest with a song "We could be the Same".
VIDEO: Well-known jockey passes away
Best-selling crime writer Dick Francis, who drew on his experience as a successful steeplechase jockey for his racing thrillers, has died aged 89, yesterday.
New Orleans celebrates
Just a week after the New Orleans Saints' victory in Super Bowl fourth four, quarterback Drew Brees headlined the city's Krew of Bacchus in a Mardi Gras parade.
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