The French celebrated their national day on the weekend, an occasion that inspires plenty of Champagne-swilling and fine dining.
Italian artist and art historian Giorgio Vasari (1511-74) published one of Michelangelo's two biographies during the Florentine artist's lifetime. He is also known for writing other artists' biographies.
Chinese actress Ma Yili recently apologized online for a comment about the late pop star Michael Jackson in the TV series The First Half of My Life.
The Tang Xianzu International Theater Arts Exchange — a series of programs to pay tribute to Chinese playwright Tang Xianzu and English poet and playwright William Shakespeare — will be held at Fuzhou, in Jiangxi province, Tang's birthplace, from Sept 24 to the end of October.
The martial arts movie Brotherhood of Blades II has moved its premiere to July 19, nearly a month earlier than its original plan.
The third season of Chinese reality TV show Divas Hit the Road recently broadcast its final two episodes, which were filmed in Queensland, Australia.
A solo exhibition featuring artworks of Chinese artist Lin Guocheng is on show at the China Cultural Center in Malta.
Shijingshan Amusement Park, a theme park located in Bajiao, in Shijingshan district in Beijing, is holding a carnival through Aug 31.
A Confucius museum under construction in the hometown of the ancient Chinese educator will be home to more than 700,000 relics, including well-known Confucius family documents, sources with the museum said Saturday.
Shanghai Yufo Temple exhibited Quan's works on July 15, showcasing 80 ink paintings of little monks. Quan was also authorized by the temple to paint 18 new paintings of little monks from Yufo Temple.
Plaintiffs from East China begin court case to retrieve an 11th-century golden statue of the Buddha that contains human remains.
Star scientist Pan Jianwei finds not only purpose but also peace and happiness, exploring the mind-twisting mysteries of quantum physics.