One of the biggest exhibitions of German Renaissance artist Albrecht Durer and other art stories from around the world. full story ![]()

The sculpture which has a damp nose and is covered in the animal's own skin goes on display in Berlin, to the delight of fans.
sky.com (3 months and 3 days ago)

A Renaissance exhibition in Florence featuring copies of artworks which visitors are encouraged to touch, the American sculptor Louise Nevelson gets a retrospective in Rome - and other arts stories from around the world.
bbci.co.uk (1 month and 3 days ago)
Germany has been rumored to be under investigation for a possible downgrade by the credit ratings agencies. This news sent stocks lower in trading in the USA and the EU. Germany is the largest economy in Europe and has led...
examiner.com (1 month and 3 days ago)

The ratio of household debts to income is 37% in Germany, but 114% in Spain, 50% in Italy, 134% in Portugal, 47% in Greece and 157% in Cyprus. Not so rich in the periphery, then.Germany's net debt...
examiner.com (1 month and 1 day ago)
One of the biggest battery hogs on a smartphone is the display. Could a low-powered e-ink display improve the experience? Yes, and no, as you can see in this video.
gigaom.com (2 months and 24 days ago)
One of the V-2 rockets that Nazi Germany used to rain terror on London during World War II is now on display at Paul Allen's Flying Heritage Collection at Paine Field in Everett.
seattletimes.com (21 hours ago)
Bone-rattling cold didn't keep history buffs from the Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire 2013. Instead, they bundled up in fancy hats, heavy capes, furs and leathers, and even extra layers of toasty underthings.
pnj.com (2 months and 21 days ago)
MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE — There was something to satisfy each of the five senses at the Utah Renaissance Fair that started this weekend and will go for two more consecutive weekends at Millcreek Hollow Farm, 3105 W. Pioneer Road in Marriott-Slaterville.Several acres were covered with booths offering food, crafts and entertainment, all set up as in Renaissance times. Many...
standard.net (16 days ago)

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Germany was disrupted Monday by a gang of bare-breasted protesters chanting "f-dictator" -- though Putin wasn't complaining about the impromptu display of eye-candy.
nydailynews.com (1 month and 12 days ago)

I keep linking to posts by Michael Mace’s Mobile Opportunity for one simple reason: they’re all great. In his newest piece, Mace comes up with some specific suggestions for how the traditional PC can make a giant leap forward in the years to come, without merely mimicking the tablet: Although Windows and Macintosh are both showing their age, I think there is enormous...
time.com (9 days ago)
Only God Forgives: Cannes Review
Steven Soderbergh says gay marriage a...
Josh Holloway in Star Wars 7? He "Would...
Matt Damon Launches Bathroom Strike for...
Peter Webber to Direct Rose Tremain's...
Cannes: Strand Releasing Grabs 'Stranger...
'No Work No Job No Money' by Femi Kuti -...
'X Factor' Saves Big by Replacing...
R.I.P. David Bowie Bassist Trevor Bolder
A tribute to bassist Trevor Bolder
Watch the new trailer for Hugh Jackman's...
New trailer for Superman reboot 'Man Of...
X Factor 2013 judges: Sharon Osbourne...
Sharon Osbourne is officially unveiled...
Jessica Chastain takes the plunge in a...
Zach Galifianakis saves 87-year-old...
Jennifer Aniston teams up with Courteney...
Sophie Dahl shows off her post-baby body...
Boyfriend & pearl could make Moore...
Zach Galifianakis jumps in trunk at 'The...
Celebrities shoutout support to Oklahoma...
Jesse James chops off finger in shop...
Kristen Stewart heads to Taylor Swift’s...
WATCH: Andrew Garfield plays basketball...
Kellie Pickler, the 26-year-old pride of Albemarie, North Carolina -- who finished sixth on...
Mr. Waber’s most enduring creation was Lyle, a clever crocodile who lived on the Upper East...
“Plimpton!” is a portrait of the writer and editor George Plimpton, a literary figure eclipsed by...