Arts

France streamlines return of colonial-era artifacts

France has enacted a law to facilitate the return of colonial-era artifacts to their countries of origin, streamlining the process for museums and institutions involved in the restitution of cultural heritage items. This legislation is part of a broader initiative to address historical injustices related to artifacts taken during the colonial period.

New Copy of Caedmon's Hymn Discovered in Rome

Scholars from Trinity College Dublin have discovered a previously unknown copy of Caedmon's Hymn, the earliest surviving poem in English, in the National Central Library of Rome. This version, found within a manuscript of the Historia Ecclesiastica by the Venerable Bede, is only the third known copy of the poem and provides the Old English text in the main body, highlighting the language's growing significance in 9th-century Europe. The manuscript, likely the fifth-oldest surviving copy of Bede's work, also features unique punctuation and evidence of scribal confusion during its transcription.

Netflix's _Adolescence_ wins four Bafta Television Awards

Netflix's drama _Adolescence_ won a record four Bafta Television Awards, including best limited series, at the ceremony held on Sunday. Sixteen-year-old Owen Cooper made history as the youngest recipient of the best supporting actor award, while Stephen Graham and Christine Tremarco also received acting honors for their roles in the series. The show, which premiered in March 2025, has sparked significant discussion and acclaim since its release.