Paris
Paris Wax Museum Unveils Princess Diana Waxwork in Iconic "Revenge Dress" - Historic Royal Tribute
Nov 20, 2025 07:31 pm CST
The Grevin Museum in Paris has finally honored Princess Diana with a waxwork figure wearing her famous "revenge dress" from 1994, symbolizing her independence and fashion legacy. The iconic exhibit joins other royal figures in the museum nearly 28 years after her tragic death in Paris, celebrating her enduring influence on global pop culture.
Hidden Picasso Portrait of Dora Maar Sells for $37 Million After 80 Years in Private Collection
Oct 25, 2025 11:36 am CST
A vivid 1943 Picasso portrait of Dora Maar, hidden from public view for over 80 years, sold for €32 million ($37 million) at Paris's Drouot auction house. The painting, "Bust of a Woman with a Flowered Hat," depicts Picasso's longtime muse during their relationship's end and had remained in the same family collection since 1944. Art specialists praise its exceptional preservation and emotional significance, though the price remains well below Picasso's auction record of $179.4 million.
Ali Akbar: Paris's Last Newspaper Hawker Bringing Joy Through Creative Headlines
Oct 02, 2025 10:29 am CST
Discover the inspiring story of 73-year-old Ali Akbar, Paris's last newspaper hawker who traverses the historic Left Bank creating humorous headlines that delight locals and tourists alike. From humble beginnings in Pakistan to receiving recognition from President Macron, Akbar's resilient spirit and creative approach to selling newspapers embodies a vanishing tradition in our digital age.
Italian Cinema Queen Claudia Cardinale Dies At 87
Sep 24, 2025 06:51 am CST
Sixties screen siren Claudia Cardinale, who died on Tuesday aged 87, entranced audiences across the globe with the sultry gaze that made her the muse of Luchino Visconti and Federico Fellini.
New Picasso Portrait Unveiled At Paris Auction House
Sep 19, 2025 02:32 am CST
A previously unknown portrait by Pablo Picasso of one of his lovers was revealed on Thursday after being put up for sale at auction in Paris with a reserve price of eight million euros ($9.5 million).
Gold Worth $700,000 Stolen In Paris' Natural History Museum
Sep 17, 2025 11:33 pm CST
Thieves have broken into Paris's Natural History Museum, making off with gold samples worth 600,000 euros ($700,000) in the latest of a series of robberies from cultural institutions, according to the museum.
India's GDP Growth In 2025-2026 Estimated To Be Highest Among G20 Nations: Report
Jun 04, 2025 03:05 pm CST
Global growth figures are not expected to witness a positive trend according to the OECD, which estimates that the global economy is on course to slow down from 3.3% last year to 2.9% in 2025 and 2026.