Icelandic CEO Hjálmar Gíslason, a self-proclaimed technology enthusiast, has launched an interactive digital edition of Bishop Guðbrandur Þorláksson's 16th-century map of Iceland.
Basque carpenter Xabier Agote is finalizing the construction of a replica of the 16th-century whaling ship 'San Juan', which operated in Canada, highlighting a significant piece of maritime history.
Akira Kurosawa's new film, 'Samurai and the Prisoner,' a tribute to samurai dramas set in 16th-century Japan, is set to be released in Czech cinemas after being screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
The 490th anniversary of the death of Dutch scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam, a pivotal figure in the 16th-century humanist movement and the namesake of the EU's Erasmus program, is being commemorated.
St. George's Shaft in Jihlava, Czech Republic, has officially opened, allowing visitors to explore its depths and an ancient drainage tunnel. The tour also features a preserved 16th-century mining machine.
Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa's new 16th-century period samurai thriller, 'The Samurai and the Prisoner', has released its first trailer ahead of its July 31 U.S. theatrical release.
Niccolò Machiavelli's 16th-century adage from "The Prince," advocating for leaders to be feared rather than loved, continues to be a relevant concept in contemporary political discourse. The philosopher argued that fear can maintain order, but requires careful balance.
Antun Vrančić, a prominent 16th-century bishop, scholar, and diplomat from Šibenik, is remembered for his significant contributions to the Habsburg Monarchy and his works that offer insights into the early modern age.
The 16th-century peasant wars, while demanding freedom, were primarily fueled by economic problems such as poor harvests, inflation, and hunger, a dynamic clearly illustrated by events in Switzerland.
Scholars using facial-recognition technology have concluded that a 500-year-old drawing labeled "Anna Bollein Queen" more likely shows Anne Boleyn's mother, Elizabeth Howard.
Five-century-old archaeological discoveries are slated for destruction to make way for a new market's parking lot, with the city council assuring "preservation by record."
New set photos from the Highlander movie reveal Henry Cavill and Karen Gillan filming 16th-century flashback scenes in Scotland, offering a first look at the upcoming film.
Academics have successfully recovered over 40 lost pages of the 6th-century New Testament manuscript, also known as Codex H, which was disassembled in the 13th century at the Great Lavra Monastery on Mount Athos.
A review of De Profundis/Hollingworth's album featuring 16th-century choral works by Spanish composer Cristóbal de Morales, praised for its richness and precision.
A remotely operated robot has dived 2.4 kilometers into the Mediterranean Sea, documenting a 16th-century shipwreck and retrieving centuries-old artifacts.
Catalan illusionist Mag Lari, embodying a character, showcases his personal discoveries within a 16th-century manor house, blending reality and fiction in his narrative.
Archaeological excavations in Poreč, Croatia, have uncovered a well-preserved early Christian church of St. Peter, with its oldest layer dating back to the 6th century.
Scientists have discovered hidden layers in a 16th-century Raphael painting, revealing how the artwork was repeatedly repainted and its meaning altered over centuries. This challenges previous interpretations of the masterpiece.
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.
In 1933, Lincoln's Crooked House, also known as the Wonky House, was saved from demolition when builders discovered a remarkable 16th-century timber-framed structure within it, leading to its conservation.
After years of restoration, a valuable 16th-century Renaissance crucifix by a renowned Venetian master, along with an original 15th-century painting frame, has been returned to the Church of St. Mary on the small Croatian island of Žirje.
Shakespeare's 16th-century character Hamlet, embodying the choice of chaos over progress, continues to inspire contemporary theater directors amidst global turmoil.
The Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania's Center for Science and Encyclopedia Publishing has released the autobiography of the famous 16th-century Italian humanist Girolamo Cardano, titled 'Jeronimo Kardano, milaniečio ir Bolonijos piliečio, knyga apie savo gyvenimą'.
The tomb of a 6th-century BC prince, containing a two-wheeled chariot and a full array of weaponry including a helmet, axe, and other offensive arms, has been discovered in Italy.
NPR's Word of the Week delves into the historical evolution of the word 'camp,' tracing its origins from 16th-century Roman military lodgings to the wilderness adventures of the 1880s.
Germany has returned several artifacts looted during World War II to Poland, including a medieval manuscript and a ring that once belonged to a 16th-century Polish king.
A man using a metal detector unearthed a 16th-century diamond ring, estimated to be worth between £15,000 and £20,000, which is expected to attract significant bids at auction.
The remains of a 16th-century Sami shaman, approximately 40 years old, have been discovered buried in the Kuusamo region of Finland, after he had reportedly traveled to Iceland.
A 16th-century sketch, long believed to depict Anne Boleyn, has been re-identified using AI facial recognition technology, suggesting it portrays a different historical figure.
Biblical scholars at the University of Glasgow have made a significant discovery, locating 42 previously lost pages from Codex H, a rare 6th-century Greek manuscript of St. Paul, revealing ancient invisible text.
A team of Scottish scientists has successfully rediscovered and reconstructed 42 previously lost pages of a significant 6th-century Bible manuscript, containing parts of the letters of Paul, a find described as 'beautiful' by theologians.
A 28-year-old tourist in Florence climbed a 16th-century Neptune statue as a pre-wedding dare, causing thousands of euros in damage before being apprehended by Italian police.
Diamond excavation near Oranjemund in Namibia led to the discovery of the Bom Jesus shipwreck, a significant historical find from the 16th century that appeared 500 years after it vanished.
Archaeologists in the Dominican Republic are excavating a church, believing they may have found the skeleton of Enriquillo, a 16th-century Taíno cacique and "first guerrilla leader in the Americas."
A French high-tech mission is using a remotely operated submarine to explore a 16th-century shipwreck 2.5 kilometers deep off southern France, delicately recovering brightly colored ceramic treasures and uncovering its secrets.
An Italian ship, believed to have been sunk by Francis Drake in the 16th century, has been discovered in the Bay of Cádiz. The vessel, covered by eight meters of sediment, is reportedly preserved in excellent condition along with its cargo.
Archaeological excavations beneath a road near Poreč, Croatia, have uncovered a well-preserved early Christian church of St. Peter, with its oldest layer dating back to the 6th century.
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.
Cyprus Mail delves into the culinary identity of Chilean Empanadas, tracing their origins to 16th-century Spanish colonial cooking traditions that introduced folded pastries to the Americas.
A tourist has been reported for a crime against heritage after defacing the 16th-century Mudejar Aljibe del Zenete in Granada with graffiti, an incident captured by surveillance cameras.
During the 6th-century wars in Italy, Roman official Cassiodorus founded a monastery where monks copied and translated manuscripts, preserving centuries of religious and secular writings from being lost forever.
An international exhibition at the Palace of the Grand Dukes Museum in Lithuania showcases a unique 16th-century painting depicting the wives of Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland Sigismund Augustus, exploring his love story.
The article highlights the alder tree as the raw material for the masterful basket weavers of Vildemoinhos. It also references Grão Vasco's painting 'The Flight into Egypt' as a curious display of 16th-century customs, food, clothing, and accessories.
A library housed within a historic 16th-century monastery in Condom, France, was engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke and fire consuming its roof and affecting 4,300 works.
A 16th-century liturgical chalice, valued at five to six thousand euros, which disappeared in August 2025, was returned by mail to the Parish of Matriz de Vila do Porto in Portugal.
Kiyoshi Kurosawa's historical mystery 'The Samurai and the Prisoner', set in 16th-century feudal Japan, is reviewed, noting its dialogue-laden narrative.
Researchers are investigating the mystery of a 6th-century plague that is believed to have wiped out the entire city of Jerash in a matter of days, based on findings from a mass grave.
A dilapidated 16th-century house in the historic heart of Český Krumlov, Czech Republic, has been transformed through a three-year reconstruction project. The ambitious renovation turned the nearly lost structure into a unique space.
A 16th-century shipwreck, offering unique historical and archaeological information, has been discovered off the southeastern coast of Sweden, leading local authorities to ban diving and fishing in the area.
An untouched 16th-century shipwreck, named Camarat 4, has been discovered by chance off the coast of Var, France, offering a rare glimpse into Mediterranean trade from 500 years ago.
A remotely operated robot has successfully dived 1.5 miles to map a 16th-century French shipwreck using 86,000 images and retrieve artifacts, showcasing advanced underwater exploration capabilities.
Remote-controlled robotic technology has revealed valuable artifacts from a 16th-century shipwreck located over 2.4 kilometers deep beneath the surface of the Mediterranean Sea.
Remains of a 16th-century shipwreck have been discovered off Sweden's southeastern coast, providing unique historical and archaeological information, according to officials.
A 16th-century building in Miragaia, Porto, which once served as an aristocratic residence, factory, and warehouse, has been transformed into the Timbre Virtudes hotel, preserving its historical memory.
A restaurateur in Valdemorillo, Madrid, has gained recognition for promoting Asturian cuisine from a restaurant located in a former 16th-century stable, known for its fabada and bull meat stews.
A historical 16th-century ship will be exhibited in the lapidarium of the Olomouc Regional Museum from May. Archaeologists brought it to Olomouc on Tuesday from the museum warehouse in Chudobín.
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.