A 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald set on Long Island during the Jazz Age.
A wave of Damascus-focused fiction and Syria’s urban memory are explored, tracing how a city ravaged by war has become a lens for new narratives. Editors and authors describe how the capital’s shell of control has shifted, revealing a literature that probes loss, resilience and the politics of rebuilding.
An 18-year-old from Pamplona and an 86-year-old British man are among more than 57 people injured during the Sanfermines running of the bulls in Pamplona. The eight-day festival sees thousands sprint through narrow streets ahead of six bulls; gorings and broken bones are common, though deaths are rare.
Two chocolate-makers partner with film festivals to create tasting boxes that accompany screenings, blending sweets with storytelling. The approach began as a pandemic hobby and has grown into a recurring event at HippFest, with planned retrospectives and new pairings.