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The Bayeux Tapestry headed to UK for first time in nearly 1,000 years
The treasured 11th-century artwork will be on loan from France - a move that has been described by the UK Culture Secretary as "a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure."
Global Japan
3D tech and tradition protect Japan’s historic sites from disasters
In partnership with The Government of Japan
Japan is combining cutting-edge 3D scanning with centuries-old craftsmanship to protect cultural heritage from climate change, earthquakes, and humidity — starting with the iconic Eiheiji temple in Fukui Prefecture.
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Voices from Central Asia
Meet the archaeologist behind Kazakhstan’s most iconic discoveries
In partnership with MDQ
In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet renowned Kazakh archaeologist Zainolla Samashev, whose groundbreaking discoveries have redefined Kazakhstan’s ancient past and challenged long-held myths about nomadic civilizations in the region.
Silk Road Adventures
Tashkent blends ancient roots with digital ambition on the Silk Road
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
From historic mosques to cutting-edge startups, Tashkent is fast becoming a capital of contrasts — where centuries-old tradition sits alongside modern tech and architecture in Central Asia’s rising star.
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Expo 2025: bold themes tackle global challenges ahead
In partnership with Cabinet Secretariat
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is using a thematic format to address global issues such as climate change, mobility, and digital transformation. Eight Theme Weeks will structure the six-month event, aiming to move beyond exhibitions and foster debate on long-term challenges.
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Chopin, Sand, Scheffer and Delacroix: music, art and friends in Paris
Ary Scheffer’s Paris studio was a vibrant meeting place for painters, writers, and musicians - Chopin among them. A true centre of Romantic life in 19th-century Paris, its spirit has been revived at the Frederic Chopin Museum in Warsaw in a new exhibition.
Silk Road Adventures
Stihia Festival draws global crowds to Aral Sea’s vanished shoreline
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
Stihia Festival attracts thousands to Muynak, Uzbekistan, spotlighting the Aral Sea’s environmental crisis while blending electronic music, art, and local culture on the site of a vanished sea.
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Why has Auschwitz Museum created a digital replica of the death camp?
The technical team used the most advanced spatial scanning technologies to create a digital replica of the Auschwitz I camp. The project was recognised at the Cannes Film Festival. We interview Bartosz Bartyzel, a spokesman for the Auschwitz Museum, to learn more about the project.