Arts

Charlie Chaplin's silent comedy, City Lights, is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made - and its final moments are key to its reputation.

Sicily's forgotten town of Gibellina was envisioned as an art utopia. Four decades later, it's painting a new future as Italy's first Capital of Contemporary Art.

Beloved by many, despised by others, Thomas Kinkade's quaint rustic scenes and his wholesome image belied a tortured story that contrasts with his "sugary" artworks.

There is an art to rivalry. Mastering its rules has, since ancient times, shaped cultural history over millennia.

As Pantone announces its colour of 2026, here's more on the reasoning behind the choice - and what other trending shades can help you achieve greater domestic bliss.

You can find many different playlists for dogs and cats online. However, not all styles of music are effective.

Alfred Hitchcock's grisly horror might not have become a classic without composer Bernard Herrmann's disturbing score.

Performers and visitors to the famous gothic cathedral in the midst of the River Seine may find some subtle differences to the way sound bounces around its walls.

After being sent to the Nazi death camp in 1943, Anita Lasker survived by playing in its women's orchestra. In 1996, she spoke to the BBC about her ordeal.

Milos Forman's best picture-winning Amadeus is often accused of historical inaccuracies - but the film's critics could be missing the point.

Greek-American soprano Maria Callas, hailed as one of the greatest singers in operatic history, remains an icon for young performers today.