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Abbey Road’s legendary Studio One gets a multimillion-pound makeover

Nearly a century after opening, Abbey Road’s legendary Studio One has undergone a multimillion-pound refurbishment — but you’d never know it.

Art

London exhibition reveals artefacts discovered along the River Thames

A new exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands showcases over 350 historic items discovered by mudlarks along the River Thames.

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150 warriors unearthed in unprecedented Roman mass grave in Vienna

Archaeologists in Vienna have uncovered an incredibly rare Roman-era mass grave, possibly linked to Emperor Domitian’s Danubian campaigns.

Lifestyle

Eileen Gu and Derrick Rose bring the noise to Watches and Wonders 2025

Watches and Wonders, the premier fine watchmaking event, has opened in Geneva with a record 60 brands participating. High-profile attendees include freestyle ski champion Eileen Gu and former NBA star Derrick Rose.

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3,200-year-old tomb linked to Ramesses III’s military elite uncovered

Among the key finds inside the tomb are a gold ring inscribed with Ramesses III’s name, bronze arrowheads, and an ivory box.

Art

Tate Britain to return Nazi-looted artwork to Jewish collector’s heirs

Looted by the Nazis during World War II and lost for decades, a 17th-century masterpiece is finally returning to its rightful heirs.

Art

Take a look at how these artists reimagined Vermeer's masterpiece

After receiving over 2,700 submissions for new takes on Vermeer’s 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', the Mauritshuis museum is showcasing 60 selected artworks in a 3D-printed frame replica of the original.

Food and Drink

A huge bar of viral Dubai chocolate steals the show in Portugal

At an annual chocolate festival in the medieval town of Óbidos, Portugal, lucky visitors got a taste of the viral Dubai chocolate craze, as pieces of a giant 80kg tablet were handed out to the crowd.

Culture news

E.T. is going home… to the highest bidder in a Sotheby's auction

An original three-foot E.T. model, created by special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi, is up for auction at Sotheby’s, with bids running until 3 April.

Art

Sabrage brings a naughty night of cabaret to London's Lafayette

Taking its audience on an unhinged, champagne-fueled fever dream of circus, cabaret, and comedy, Sabrage is London's newest sexy night out.

Art

A digital exhibition in London is bringing Tutankhamun's tomb to life

Held at London’s ExCeL Centre, a new digital art exhibition is bringing the legendary pharaoh’s tomb and treasures to life using VR and 360-degree technology.

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Dua Lipa wins legal battle in copyright battle over ‘Levitating’

This victory marks Dua Lipa's second successful defence against copyright claims over "Levitating". However, one lawsuit is still pending.

Art

Pamela Anderson’s red swimsuit steals the spotlight in new London show

A new exhibition at London’s Design Museum is celebrating a century of swimwear in all its forms.

Art

Paris exhibition spotlights decades of Black art and resistance

A new landmark exhibition at the Pompidou Centre is exploring the influence of Black artists in Paris from the 1950s to 2000, showcasing over 300 extraordinary works.

Art

World Theatre Day: This all-female Ukrainian cast is keeping art alive

With most male actors at war, the Chernihiv Regional Youth Theatre in Ukraine has reinvented itself with female actors stepping into traditionally male roles, preserving culture while supporting the war effort.

Lifestyle

'We can heal': Greenland's Inuit community are reembracing their roots

As US Vice President JD Vance prepares to visit Greenland, shaman Aviaja Rakel Sanimuinaq is part of a movement reclaiming Inuit traditions once suppressed by colonial rule. Through spiritual healing she and others are reconnecting with their roots.

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Israel releases Oscar-winning Palestinian director after detainment

The Oscar-winning Palestinian co-director of 'No Other Land', Hamdan Ballal, was attacked by Jewish settlers, detained by the Israeli army, and later released.

Culture Series

This Ukrainian photographer is highlighting the hidden trauma of war

After her partner left for war, Elena Kalinichenko turned to photography to capture her personal conflict, documenting the emotional toll of war on those left behind.

Art

Why is this portrait of Trump being taken down at Colorado Capitol?

Calling the portrait “truly the worst,” Trump blamed Colorado’s Democratic Governor Jared Polis and declared he’d rather have no portrait at all.

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Hidden for 2,000 years: UK’s biggest Iron Age treasure trove unearthed

One of the largest and most significant Iron Age hoards ever discovered in the UK has been unveiled. It will likely reshape our understanding of life in Britain 2,000 years ago.

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