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How the discovery of 24 ancient statues will rewrite Italy's history

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered more than 24 perfectly-preserved bronze statues dating back to ancient Roman times in thermal baths in Tuscany, in what experts are hailing as an extraordinary find

Soul Of The South

Going to Nashville? Here’s everything you need to see.

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If you’re looking to broaden your mind and fill your soul ‘Music City’ has plenty to offer.

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Why is this the first national museum about the Spanish Civil War?

The project brings together resources for the public and hopes to bypass the heated and often political partisan debate.

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What is there to do in Nashville, America’s Music City?

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Follow British writer and photographer Johny Pitts on his Civil Rights journey through Nashville. Food? Music? Community? Nashville is steeped in all these things and more.

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World’s oldest Ottoman documents offer window into the past

Researchers have begun looking at thousands of the world’s oldest Ottoman documents that paint a picture of what life was like in the early days of the Empire.

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Euroviews. Black History Month: why isn't it celebrated more across Europe?

October is officially Black History Month in the UK and Ireland. It's also celebrated in other European countries, but why is the concept not more widely recognised?

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The Beatles 'Love Me Do' at 60: why is it still so unique?

It was the debut single of the band who would go on to change everything. The Beatles made their first impression on an impressionable world with the wonderful 'Love Me Do'.

France

It's the end of the line for Paris’ iconic metro ticket

After 120 years, Paris is phasing out the paper metro ticket for a paperless future. The end of an era has sparked nostalgia for many commuters.

Design

Celebrating 150 years of Wallace Fountains across Paris

The award is part of a month-long celebration commemorating Sir Richard Wallace—an English philanthropist—and his mission to bring clean drinking water to 19th century Paris and beyond.

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Why did King Charles III pick the name 'Charles'?

Every monarch has their name, and every name has a history. The first two King Charles's to sit on the throne set quite a precedent.

France

Historic funerals around the world

A look back at the deaths of some of the world's most prominent heads of state, from Gandhi to Mandela.

Europe Decoded

State of the Union: What's the story behind the EU's keynote speech?

Delivered by the president of the European Commission, the EU's State of the Union speech marks the official start of the new legislative year.

Europe Decoded

Video: Why Lithuania didn't join the tributes to Mikhail Gorbachev

While Western Europe praised the last Soviet leader, the Baltic country was openly critical about his legacy.

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Hundreds of Russian history enthusiasts re-enacting the Battle of the Ice.

Hundreds of Russian history enthusiasts re-enacting the Battle of the Ice, in Samolva, Russia.

Brazil

Heart of Brazil's first emperor returns home after almost 200 years

After almost two hundred years abroad, the heart of Brazil’s first emperor Dom Pedro is crossing the Atlantic to celebrate the bicentenary of its independence.

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“We didn't come to Britain from the outside. We came from the inside."

“We didn't come to Britain from the outside. We came from the inside." India and Pakistan's independence is a chance for Britain to reflect on the legacy of colonialism.

Italy

Pompeii: New discoveries reveal lives of Roman city's middle class

Archaeologists have excavated four new rooms in a middle-class home in Pompeii, discovering ceramic dishware and decorative items.

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Why would someone want Hitler's wristwatch?

An auction house in the US has become known for its Nazi memorabilia. But why is there such a big market?

Experiences

How a ride on Vienna’s oldest Ferris wheel changed my life forever

I found love on Vienna's Riesenrad, then returned for its 125th anniversary to ride its hair-raising glass platform.

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Oldest shipwreck in English waters given government protection

The survival of the 13th-century Mortar Wreck, which was carrying gothic Purbeck stone gravestones, is extremely rare.