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Banquet hall with frescoes on the Trojan War discovered in Pompeii

Mythological figures are depicted in the halls of a Roman banquet hall discovered in Pompeii. The works were unearthed in almost perfect condition.

12/04/2024

A street vendor walks with hats in front of the Colosseum in Rome

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Rome unveils plans for a new archaeological path

Improving security and tackling overcrowding are among the aims of the new walkway.

03/04/2024

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Unravel Turkmenistan's past: empires, buried cities and Silk Road ruins await

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Positioned at a crossroads of ancient civilisations, Turkmenistan sets the stage for an epic biopic of world history.

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WATCH: The Andean weaver preserving her vibrant handcrafting heritage

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Celeste Valero crafts exquisite textiles using traditional handcrafting techniques

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Goa is looking to attract more ‘high-quality tourists’ with a new airport and luxury hotels.

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The artwork in the Finsbury Park neighborhood covers the wall of a building and shows a small figure holding a pressure hose beside a large cherry tree. 18 March 2024

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Is the new Banksy mural a comment on the climate crisis?

The new work appears to paint leaves onto a bare tree.

18/03/2024

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An Island of creativity: Unveiling the Malta biennale 2024

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A sun-kissed pearl dropped into the cerulean waters of the Mediterranean, Malta is a true treasure of Southern Europe, shimmering with ancient history, captivating landscapes and a fiery local spirit.

08/03/2024

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Former submarine base offers immersive experience of Dutch Masters

The Bassins des Lumières is a digital exhibition centre dedicated to major historical and contemporary artists.

29/02/2024

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A cinematic feast: Budapest hosts Francophone Film Days festival

14th Francophone Film Days in Budapest feature Oscar & Cesar nominees, celebrating French cinema until Mar 10, expanding to 16 cities

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Two exhibitions, one at the Brussels Arts Centre Bozar and the other at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts are bringing together international surrealist artists.

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Brussels celebrates surrealism with two major exhibitions

Fans of surrealism are in for a treat in Belgium with two exhibitions celebrating the surrealist movement on its 100th anniversary.

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The European Pavilion aims to put Culture at the heart of Europe

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European Pavilion 2024: The five finalists hoping to change Europe

The winning project, which will receive a grant of up to €500,000, is set to be announced on 14 February at the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam.

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From Asturias to Galicia, Spain’s green north is an adventurer’s dream

Leave Spain’s busy beaches and venture into the lesser explored green north.

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Journalist Andrea Carlo at Naples’s Royal Palace, 17 December 2023.

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Naples is Europe’s most misunderstood city. Here’s why

‘We will win back the heart of Italy’, says one local who's aiming to shake Naples’ dirty image.

24/12/2023

The theatre companies organising the play 'Qué dificil es' say the local government cancelled their performances because actors appeared in boxers.

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Theatre actors performing in underwear sparks censorship row in Spain

Two small theatre companies in Toledo say local right-wing parties PP and Vox cancelled their play because actors performed in their underwear, saying it “scandalised the public”.

21/12/2023

Creative Industries Week: Films shot on mobiles and hackathons take centre stage in Baku

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Films shot on mobiles and hackathons take centre stage in Baku

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Imagination, innovation, technology, and entertainment were the key ingredients at the Creative Industries Week in Baku. The capital of Azerbaijan welcomed new players from the creative sector.

21/12/2023

Dancers with The Scottish Ballet, Scotland’s national dance company, perform a scene from "Sinfonietta Giocosa" in 2017.

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Scottish government to increase culture budget by €18 million in 2024

Scotland's government will increase culture funding by £15.8 million (€18.2 million) next year as part of a five-year plan. Industry leaders say it falls short.

20/12/2023

A demonstrator holds up a sign reading 'Free Palestine' during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Berlin, Germany, on November 18, 2023

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German cultural institutions turn on pro-Palestinian voices

Since the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel, which sparked the current Gaza offensive by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), pro-Palestine voices in Germany’s culture sector have been silenced.

20/12/2023

A cultural melting pot: What makes Tokyo’s arts scene so special?

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A cultural melting pot: What’s so special about Tokyo’s arts scene?

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Tokyo is home to a vibrant and creative arts scene, boasting a variety of live performances and exhibitions, drawing on Japan’s rich history and culture.

13/12/2023

The best of Qatar in 2023: Falconry, geeks, and Korean barbecue

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Falcons, geeks, and Korean barbecue: the best of Qatar 365 in 2023

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Samarkand Congress highlights Uzbekistan’s unique cultural heritage

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Samarkand hosted the 7th International Congress celebrating Uzbekistan's rich cultural legacy, uniting scholars from all over the world and showcasing uncovered treasures including ancient manuscripts and inscriptions.

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