Top Stories of the Week: From Paris Olympic Marketing to Ancient Papal Palace Discovery

Reuters journalists cover a range of multimedia features and human-interest stories worldwide. Highlights include female athletes in Paris Olympic marketing, the discovery of an ancient Papal palace in Rome, bike polo in Moscow, and more. Stay informed with our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.

Each week, Reuters journalists generate countless multimedia features and human-interest stories from around the globe. The following stories selected by our editors encapsulate this week's noteworthy events, offering contextual background that enriches your grasp of international headlines. For an exhaustive schedule of news and events, please refer to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.

Among the stories, marketing campaigns powered by female athletes leading up to the Paris Summer Olympics exemplify the increasing appeal of women's sports in the U.S. and Europe. Additionally, the Italian Culture Ministry announced the uncovering of a medieval palace in Rome, thought to be a former residence for Popes before Vatican City.

Other intriguing stories include the rise of bike polo in Moscow, the stardom of a Portuguese 'DJ priest,' and a cool escape for Muscovites at the Pushkin Museum. The spotlight also falls on São Paulo's Liberdade neighborhood, revealing its lesser-known Black history, and the earliest human presence in southern South America, evidenced by butchered animal bones.

(With inputs from agencies.)