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Shiva & Parvati: The Strange Truth About Their Marriage

Some couples are alike in everything. Shiva and Parvati? Not exactly. One is famously associated with meditation, mountains, ashes, serpents and a life far removed from ordinary comforts. The other is often portrayed as graceful, powerful, deeply connected to family and capable of taking fierce forms such as Durga. Yet…

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Met Gala 2027 Theme, Explained: Everything We Know About John Galliano: Horizons

Why the announcement is already generating debate, and how it could shape the biggest night in fashion.

Marie Claire

Archaeologists uncover rare 2,000-year-old Liubo game boards in Han Dynasty tombs, but its rules remain one of history's greatest mysteries

Ancient Liubo boards discovered in Han Dynasty tombs shed light on a beloved game that transcended social classes for centuries. Archaeologists have detailed the game's equipment and venues of play, yet the precise rules of Liubo continue to elude scholars, presenting an enduring enigma in the realm of archaeology. The…

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NYC Legionnaires Outbreak Kills Two as Cases Climb to 72; Guggenheim and Met Cooling Towers Test Positive

Two people have died in NYC's Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak. Cases have risen to 72, with bacteria found at the Guggenheim and Met cooling towers. Here's what you need to know.

Medical Daily

Beyoncé's Fashion Delivers a Showstopping Celebrity Style Moment at Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium Concert

Beyoncé fashion delivers another unforgettable celebrity style moment with a custom Giuseppe di Morabito ensemble at Jay-Z's anniversary show in Yankee Stadium.

Fashion Times

London Designer Accuses The Met for Displaying ‘Temu Version’ of Her Work

Shein and other online retailers are guilty of letting mass-produced rip-offs fly under the radar. But Anouska Samms (@anouskasamms) told TikTok that her design wasn’t being plagiarized by any seedy platform. Instead, the Metropolitan Museum of Art—yes, the same institution that hosts the Met Gala—has taken and displayed her work…

The Mary Sue

Meet Leonard Lauder: The man turned a private Cubist collection into public history

Leonard A. Lauder's monumental gift of his Cubist art collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2013 transformed private treasures into public assets. This significant donation, featuring masterpieces by Picasso and Braque, democratized access to art history and bolstered the Met's modern art offerings. The accompanying research center further…

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Nicole Kidman and Beyoncé break Met Gala rule with their children

Beyoncé and Kidman were two of the co-chairs of this year’s event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Independent UK

Who Did Emily Blunt Pose With At The Met Gala? Stanley Tucci Reunion Details

Emily Blunt attended the Met Gala with her sister Felicity Blunt and brother-in-law Stanley Tucci, blending family ties with film promotion for The Devil Wears Prada 2.

International Business Times UK

Met Gala's biggest dramas: From Gwendoline Christie's 'swipe' at Timothee Chalamet to security breach

From the Game of Thrones actor’s ‘swipe’ to a ‘creepy’ costume and even a security breach, the night was full of surprises

Evening Standard

Met Gala 2026: Best looks as fashion celebrates 'Costume Art' on its biggest night

Although some notable stars stayed away from fashion's biggest night in protest over its links with Jeff Bezos, many other celebrities converged at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art in a stunning show of style and opulence.

Euronews

I Loved Kylie And Kendall’s ‘Free The Nipple’ Moment, As Naked Dresses Ruled The Met Gala

Kim Kardashian showed off a sculpted breastplate, while Heidi Klum just went full sculpture.

Cinemablend

Lauren Sanchez Faces Brutal Fashion Backlash At Met Gala As ‘Very Disturbing’ Gossip Is Now Swirling

“You can buy the Met Gala, but you can’t buy style,” a netizen noted.

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Teyana Taylor's 2026 Met Gala Glam Is Silver Siren, Turned All the Way Up

Maximum impact.

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Tyla Just Brought Mermaid Glam to the 2026 Met Gala

Glitter, glow, and lots of crystals.

Marie Claire

The Best Beauty Moments on the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet Bring Neon Eyeshadow, Mermaid Hair, and Grunge Glam

The best looks of the night, ahead.

Marie Claire

Ashley Graham Is Serving 'Supermodel' at the 2026 Met Gala in Her Off-the-Runway DiPetsa Gown

The "Marie Claire" cover star did not hold back with her "Fashion Is Art" look.

Evening Standard

The Met Gala 2026: Everything we know about 'fashion's biggest night'

Tonight’s Gala could be even more eccentric than usual with this year's theme, 'Fashion is Art’

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How to Watch the 2026 Met Gala

Armchair fashion critics, assemble!

The Independent UK

Most fashion mannequins are about a size 2. The Met Gala exhibit is making room for diverse bodies

The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art examines “the dressed body” in art over the centuries

International Business Times UK

Nicole Kidman Announces Major Met Gala News Just Months After Finalising Keith Urban Divorce

Nicole Kidman has named her 17-year-old daughter Sunday Rose as her date for the 2026 Met Gala, weeks after the finalisation of her divorce from Keith Urban was confirmed in January. The Oscar-winning actress, returning as a co-chair alongside Beyoncé and Venus Williams, made the revelation during a candid appearance…

Euronews

Dress to impress! 2026 Met Gala appoints style council for 'fashion is art' theme

The annual Met Gala has set 'Fashion is art' as its theme for this year's extravagant event with Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams co-chairing the star-studded fundraiser in May for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Conversation

5 weird armours from history

For the medieval knight, armour was essential. It provided protection on the battlefield and signified status and rank.

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Egyptology Enthusiasts Online Think These Are The 50 Most Interesting Facts About Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating ancient civilizations out there. A culture so distinctive that we still marvel at the pyramids, the pharaohs, the hieroglyphs, and everyday life. Bored Panda has compiled some fascinating photographs from ancient and modern Egypt to satisfy the inner Egyptologist in you. So,…

Marie Claire

11 Books About Art Heists That Are Almost as Thrilling as Raiding the Louvre

Obsessed with unsolved painting theft and the underbelly of the art world? Allow us to recommend your next read.

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