Culture

Piercing different body parts is an ancient practice in many cultures; in the West, the countercultural movements of the 1960s and 1970s also incorporated it. Today, piercings are widely accepted; any political significance they once had has been watered down, and their decorative function now reigns supreme

The American scientist, described as the first poet of technology, invented the geodesic dome in the post-war years and coined the concept of synergy. A new biography brings us closer to this optimistic visionary

The ‘pizzaiolo,’ who runs the number one-rated pizzeria in the world in Naples, describes his creations as ‘revolutionary’ but adds a pizza can contain anything a chef decides

The pair entered the courthouse via separate entrances to avoid being photographed together

The platform’s campaign packages users’ most listened-to songs of the year, producing yet another chance to talk about ourselves on social media

EL PAÍS takes a look at the pick of the songs that were released last month

Thanks partly to celebrity chef José Andrés, an obscure bakery now makes over €5 million in sales from its ‘picos,’ which were born out of a production mistake

The Spanish winery, famous for its Frank Gehry architecture and recently ranked as the world’s second-best vineyard, opened bottles from 30 vintages dating all the way back to the 19th century

The actress is just one example of social media’s hostility toward young, attractive and successful women. The concept of being ‘woman’d’ explores the unjustified hatred of certain stars

The American artist has opened a major retrospective in New York featuring photography with religious overtones

Almost two decades have passed since the premiere of the Christmas film, which remains popular today largely thanks to its ensemble cast, featuring Hugh Grant, Bill Nighy, Emma Thompson, Laura Linney and Thomas Brodie-Sangster

The singer has opened up about her relationship with the actor and the ‘heartbreak’ she experienced when they separated 20 years ago

Our hectic, busy lives, along with the constant noise and distraction of technology, make us look for solace in an almost utopian notion of disconnection. Silent meditation centers and sensory deprivation tanks are two options that can provide respite

The new institution, which adheres to the ‘kawaii’ esthetic, mixes the cute and cheesy with the grotesque. Social media influencers are its target demographic

Spanish scientists have discovered that the religious community of San Pedro de Cardeña doctored the document out of greed - but forgot to eliminate the original

The project will compare genetic remains from the Spanish region of Galicia, with those taken from the navigator’s tomb in Seville. If the results match, it would change 500 years of history

Experts admit the 2021 find is being used for political gain and that the ancient artifact has exacerbated an age-old controversy about the genesis of the language

The volume presents a compilation of the most prominent deceptions in the annals of humanity – and the people behind them

Elisenda Julibert’s book ‘Fatal Men’ dismantles the myth of the temptress in literature and film, arguing that the trope is a misogynist response to the traditional fear of women’s liberation

The most successful author in the US has triumphed thanks to her romance novels, thrillers and stories of abuse – all without exclusive publishing deals or changing her lifestyle

Spain would represent a major point of rupture in the British author’s life. The novel takes place in London, but its seeds were planted during armed conflict in the streets of Barcelona

Alfonso Borrego – the great-grandson of Geronimo, the great Apache leader – says that, while the Spaniards certainly harmed his people, Anglo invaders were the ones who committed genocide against American Indians