Arts And Culture

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The auction house associated with antiques expert Anita Manning has come under criticism after reportedly offering items identified as human remains for sale, prompting questions over ethics, legality and industry oversight. The listing, which was removed following public concern, is said to have included artefacts described in auction documentation as originating from historical collections involving human anatomical material....

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A UK university’s decision to discontinue its Black Studies master’s programme has drawn criticism from academics, who say the move reflects a “dangerous parallel” with similar course closures in the United States. The programme, which focused on the history, politics and cultural contributions of Black communities, is set to be phased out as part of wider departmental restructuring...

Photographers Capture Stunning Wildlife Moments Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Photographers from around the world have shared a series of extraordinary wildlife images showcasing rare animal behaviour, dramatic natural landscapes and intimate moments from ecosystems across continents. The collection includes images of predators in motion, migratory species in transit and rare glimpses of elusive animals in their natural habitats, highlighting both the beauty...

Published: 5 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The average person now consumes six times more chicken than in 1961, according to a new United Nations report highlighting dramatic changes in global eating habits over recent decades. Researchers said rising incomes, urbanisation, population growth and the affordability of poultry have transformed chicken into one of the world’s most widely consumed sources of protein. The report noted...

Published: 5 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online An ancient preservation technique is gaining renewed global attention as chefs, scientists and sustainability advocates explore ways to turn food waste into nutritious and flavourful meals. The method, largely based on fermentation and traditional preservation practices, allows leftover vegetables, fruit peels and surplus ingredients to be transformed into edible products rather than discarded as waste. Food experts say...

Published: 02 June 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Throughout the annals of history, nations have sought to memorialize their leaders through grand architectural gestures. The Egyptians raised pyramids to touch the heavens, while the Anglo-Saxons constructed earthen barrows to guard the memories of their fallen chiefs. In the United States, this tradition has evolved into the uniquely American institution of the presidential library—a secular temple dedicated...

Published: 24 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking has become one of the most divisive issues at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with leading directors, actors and producers sharply split over whether the technology represents a creative breakthrough or a threat to human storytelling. At a summit held on the Croisette, director Darren Aronofsky defended the use of AI...

Published: 23 May 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online. A powerful new multimedia arts project inspired by the iconic Sycamore Gap tree has been selected following a nationwide public vote, marking a significant step in preserving the memory and emotional legacy of one of Britain’s most beloved natural landmarks. The winning proposal, titled The People’s Tree, will transform preserved sections of the felled tree into...

Published: 22 May 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Few paintings have achieved the cultural reach of Whistler's Mother, yet even fewer masterpieces carry such a contradiction at their core: a work created by an artist who spent much of his career resisting interpretation, only for his most restrained image to become a global symbol of motherhood, mourning, and quiet dignity. Now on display at...

Published: 20 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A high-stakes confrontation has erupted between the government and the nation’s major supermarket chains following an aggressive new proposal to cap the retail prices of essential commodities—specifically milk, bread, and eggs. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to place an "asymmetric" strain on household budgets, political pressure to stabilize food costs has reached a fever pitch. However, the retail...