The Voynich Codex, a mysterious illustrated book written in an undecipherable language, has been partially decoded to reveal a depiction of a solar eclipse that occurred in the 15th century. This breakthrough in understanding one of the most enigmatic historical texts provides insight into the astronomical knowledge and practices of the time.

The article reports on the memorial service held for the late Nobel Laureate in Literature, Gabriel García Márquez, at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico. The event was attended by García Márquez's widow, Mercedes Barcha, and their children, Gonzalo and Rodrigo. The president of the National Council for Culture and Arts (Conaculta), Rafael Tovar y de Teresa, and the director of the National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA), María Cristina García Cepeda, were present to accompany the family. The service included a tribute with Romanian dances by Bartok, yellow flowers, and applause from the attendees. The public was allowed to enter in groups of 30 to briefly view the ashes from a distance. The event was heavily secured due to the expected attendance of the presidents of Mexico and Colombia, Enrique Peña Nieto and Juan Manuel Santos, respectively.

The article discusses the Italian painter Roberto Ferri, known for his baroque chiaroscuro technique reminiscent of the Renaissance period, yet strikingly present in the 21st century. Ferri's work, which has gained popularity in Europe, is about to be discovered in the United States and Latin America. An exhibition titled 'Roberto Ferri y la eternidad de la pintura' is set to open in Florence at the Etra Events gallery, curated by Francesca Sacchi Tommasi. The exhibition will feature around 15 recent canvas paintings, including a portrait of Italian burlesque star Giuditta Sin, titled 'Chloris'. Ferri's work, which includes anatomically perfect representations of bodies and the sacred, has been described as a blend of flesh, delight, transgression, and nightmares. His previous exhibition 'Noli foras ire' was a success in Rome, and his commissioned work 'Vía Crucis' for the Sicilian cathedral of Noto sparked controversy with its athletic and sensual depiction of Jesus Christ. Art historian Maurizio Calvesi has praised Ferri's work for its anachronistic surrealism. Ferri, who is preparing for his first solo exhibition in New York, shares his passion for Caravaggio and baroque art in an interview with La Jornada.