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Scientists just got a step closer to cracking the code of mummy making

Scientists just got a step closer to cracking the code of mummification. A new study published in the journal Nature found what substances were used to preserve bodies, and some were sourced as far as Southeast Asia.

Design

How designers at Stockholm Furniture Fair are promoting sustainability

Sustainability is a hot topic at the 2023 Stockholm Furniture Fair, where designers and manufacturers from all over the world gather to showcase their latest creations.

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Rijksmuseum to host the world's largest exhibition on Vermeer

On Friday (10 February) The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam are opening the largest exhibition on Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer ever - displaying 28 of his masterpieces.

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LeBron James: The rise and rise of the NBA's all-time leading scorer

LeBron James has made history, becoming the NBA's all-time career leading scorer, overtaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 39-year-old record. Let's take a look at his rise to superstardom and his mark on the cultural map.

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20 of the best photos from this year's Sony World Photography Awards

From piercing yellow-eyed owls to electrifying Moroccan horse racing festivals, here are 20 of the most stunning photographs from this year's Sony World Photography Awards.

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Salman Rushdie speaks out in first interview since New York attack

In his first interview since being attacked with a knife at a literary event in New York last year, Salman Rushdie expressed gratitude for having survived the incident

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How this statue depicting Hercules was discovered in a Rome sewer

An ancient statue depicting Roman demi-god Hercules has been discovered during sewage repair works underneath an archaeological park in the Italian capital.

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Kings League: Inside Gerard Piqué's 7-aside football tournament

Men in masks in sport are normally associated with pro-wrestling but Gerard Piqué's Kings League also has its heroes and villains - all playing for glory in an imaginative seven-a-side football competition that creating a stir in the stands and on streaming platforms.

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You can now see this €43m French masterpiece at the Musée d'Orsay

The Musée d’Orsay in Paris has recently obtained a beloved Impressionist painting by Gustave Caillebotte, thanks to the financial support of luxury goods giant LVMH.

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Why episode three of HBO's 'The Last of Us' is a complete masterpiece

Why the third episode of HBO's 'The Last of Us' will be 2023's most memorable piece of television

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Here's how you can spend a night with Seth Rogen in a luxury LA home

Seth Rogen is inviting overnight bookings at a luxury Los Angeles home filled with ceramics he has made himself - and will join paying guests for part of the evening, to offer pottery pointers.

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Women now allowed to participate in Europe's largest fire festival

For the first time in its 142-year history, women and girls will participate in the torchlit procession at Lerwick's Up Helly Aa festival.

Art

Visually impaired artist exhibits colourful Braille art in London

'The Power of Touch' is acclaimed visually impaired artist Clarke Reynolds' first London solo exhibition.

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Pamela Anderson opens up about her stolen sex tape in new Netflix doc

Pamela Anderson has been making headlines again for revelations in the documentary “Pamela, A Love Story,” coming to Netflix on 31 January

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Egypt unveils new finds including two tombs and golden sarcophagus

Egypt unveils new discoveries including two tombs and gold-covered sarcophagus

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Does Netflix's 'Break Point' live up to 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'?

From Roger Federer, Serena Williams to Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal. Netflix's new series on tennis doesn't have the help of the game's biggest names to sell the sport but it does provide a fascinating look at player's lives on and off-court.

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Viktor & Rolf turn fashion upside-down with their topsy turvy dresses

The conceptual fashion design duo Viktor & Rolf unveiled an entirely new women’s silhouette—or rather, several new silhouettes. And let's just say they're pretty unusual!

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Referee shows a white card for the first time in football history

History created: A 'White Card' was used for the first time ever in a professional football game. But what does it mean?

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Icelandic gallery hosts first ever Pussy Riot exhibition

The first Pussy Riot retrospective, on display in Reykjavik since November 24, sheds light on a decade of the groups' activism against Russian state repression.

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Herculaneum fresco among dozen of treasures returned to Italy by US

Italy is celebrating the return of 60 ancient artefacts, some dating back to first century BC, with total value of more than €18.4m.

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