Italian engineer Alberto Donini's "Relative Erosion Method" suggests the Great Pyramid of Giza may have been built around 25,000 years ago — far older than the accepted 4,600-year timeline. Was Pharaoh Khufu merely a renovator? We explore the controversial findings, mainstream archaeological pushback, and what this means for ancient history.
Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain began charging a €2 ($2.35) entry fee on February 2, 2026, to manage over 9 million annual visitors. Explore how this overtourism measure compares to similar efforts in Venice, Kyoto, and other global destinations struggling to balance tourism and preservation.
The British Museum's first-ever "Samurai" exhibition ran February 3 to May 4, 2026 in London. Featuring around 280 objects from 29 lenders worldwide, including armor gifted by the Tokugawa family to Queen Victoria, contemporary art by Tetsuya Noguchi, and video game tie-ins with Assassin's Creed and Nioh 3, this sweeping show traced 1,000 years of warrior myth and reality. Here's everything you need to know, plus Japanese public reactions.
UK aerospace startup Aeralis is developing a modular jet trainer that could succeed Japan's aging T-4 aircraft. With interchangeable components enabling basic to advanced training in one platform, and potential ties to GCAP cooperation, this innovative British design may transform pilot training worldwide.
Japan's major airlines JAL and ANA are significantly expanding European routes to meet record inbound tourism demand. ANA launched new services to Milan, Stockholm, and Istanbul, while JAL introduces the latest A350-1000 aircraft. Discover how Japanese carriers are reshaping international travel strategies.
On 16 January 2026, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met Tetsuo Hara, the artist behind Fist of the North Star, in Tokyo during her official visit to Japan. She had turned 49 the day before, and Hara gave her a print of Kenshiro and Raoh. A look at Hara's Uffizi commission, the manga's role in Weekly Shonen Jump's rise, and why Italy never let go of Ken il Guerriero.
A midnight dish thrown together when the fridge is empty, Peperoncino is a humble Neapolitan classic Italians know as "poor man's pasta" or a midnight spaghettata. So how did Japan turn it into a restaurant favorite and a test of a cook's skill? A look at its deceptive simplicity, Japan's inventive variations, and the local obsession with emulsification.
On December 22, 2025, mysterious street artist Banksy's latest mural appeared in Bayswater, west London. What message lies behind the artwork depicting children pointing at the sky? Explore reactions from around the world and Japanese perspectives.