A rare, handwritten variation of Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 has been discovered in Oxford, revealing how early admirers reinterpreted his poems, even for political purposes. A prisoner finds solace in Shakespeare too. Read more...

Leipzig is buzzing with cultural events! Chris Ware's comics exhibition and the Bach Archive's new manuscript collection are drawing crowds, while Candace Bushnell inspires in Prague. Read more...

A roundup of the latest entertainment news, covering Brunello Cucinelli's new collection, a film about Nicola Calipari, and a theatrical treatise. Read more...

Controversial art exhibit featuring piglets shut down, Walter Salles loses his Oscar speech, Andrés Bello's work recovered, and Shakira postpones her Santiago concert. Read more...

A roundup of UK news: the rise of dungeon synth music, Disney's 'Snow White' controversy, a Royal Mail stamp release, and JRR Tolkien's frustration with a typist. Read more...

This week in entertainment: A rediscovered Latin American intellectual, a Spanish model's reflections, a play starring Ana Duato, and more. Read more...