Italy gets back 266 antiquities from New York seizures after collector approaches Houston museum

ROME – Italy celebrated the return Friday of 266 antiquities from the United States, including Etruscan vases and ancient Roman coins and mosaics worth tens of millions of euros (dollars), that were looted and sold to U.S. museums and private collectors. The returned items include artifacts recently seized in New York from a storage unit … Read more

SeaWorld unveils newest attraction set to open in 2024

The new attraction will be the ninth ride to join SeaWorld San Antonio’s portfolio of thrilling rides. SAN ANTONIO — SeaWorld San Antonio is unveiling its latest attraction that will open in 2024. SeaWorld gave a sneak peek Tuesday, with a simulation video of the ride and information about how the contruction process will take place. … Read more

Salzburg Festival nearly sold out while others in classical music struggle to regain audience

SALZBURG – People fill the cobblestone streets of the city where Mozart was born, rushing to 213 performances over six weeks. While many classical music institutions struggle to regain audience, the Salzburg Festival is on track to draw people from over 75 nations to opera, concerts and drama. “We played through the pandemic,” said Kristina … Read more