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Pillory linden of Großpörthen: 900-year-old tree with a grim history

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Food and Drink

From the Silk Road to Spain: The history of delicious dumplings

Jiaozi, Shuijiao, Bao, Wonton, Mantou, Manty, Manta, Chuchvara, Pelmeni, Düşbərə, Gurza, Khinkali. So many names, so many dumplings.

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Find in German cave: 40,000-year-old mammoth ivory bird figures discovered

During excavations in the Hohle Fels cave, archaeologists uncovered two bird figurines carved from mammoth ivory, hinting at humans’ striking artistic sense 40,000 years ago.

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Stoned alone: English Heritage raffles solitary trip at Stonehenge

English Heritage has launched a unique competition to satisfy the dreams of people seeking to spend a moment of quiet calm alone within the iconic circle at Stonehenge, one of Britain's most emblematic monuments.

Sport

Franco Baresi, Italy and AC Milan football legend, dies aged 66

Franco Baresi, the legendary Milan and Italy captain, who's died aged 66, leaves behind a unique legacy of trophies, titles and a record of defending the club's iconic red and black colours for more than two decades.

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Thank you Mr Nolan! Greece celebrates global success of 'Odyssey'

Kyriakos Mitsotakis thanked the British director for the film’s role in promoting ancient Greek culture and for choosing Greece as the main filming location for his box office blockbuster.

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Olympus and D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Greece's mythical mountain, Normandy's D-Day beaches and Japan's ancient capitals are among the latest sites recognised by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value.

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Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens after Crown Jewels theft scandal

The original 17th-century ceremonial gallery in the French capital, at the world's most visited museum, was the scene of a spectacular burglary in October 2025 and is now once again open to the public.

Iran

Zendaya's ancient Iranian earrings stir debate over looted artefacts

Experts said the Iranian 3,000-year-old gold disc medallions Zendaya wore at a promo event for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey were "likely looted". Separately, a Zoroastrian symbol worn by IShowSpeed at the World Cup final has sparked further conversation about Persian cultural identity.

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D-Day nears for UNESCO listing of Normandy landing beaches in France

The bid to have the D-Day landing beaches listed as UNESCO World Heritage site has entered a decisive phase, with a decision due between 24 and 27 July. Beyond its symbolic value, the status could boost tourism while helping to protect this endangered heritage.

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Historic Italian theatres vying for UNESCO's World Heritage status

Eighteen historic condominium-style theatres across Italy's Marche, Emilia Romagna and Umbria regions are seeking to be recognised by UNESCO and are hoping for a place on its prestigious World Heritage List.

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How culture and infrastructure could save the Middle East

Europe can save ancient civilisations and stablise the Middle East. It's an ambitious but achievable target according to Nabil Al Lao, founder of Damascus Opera theatre and a refugee in Italy for more than a decade and Maria Francesca Corrao, a professor of Arabic at LUISS University.

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Bayeux tapestry arrives at British Museum after historic transfer

The nearly 70-metre-long work depicting William the Conqueror's 1066 invasion of England arrived at the British Museum in London at about 3am on Friday.

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Nymphs and Nereids: Mount Olympus hosts annual polytheism festival

Mount Olympus is a sight to behold each summer as torchlight processions, symbolic ceremonies and theatrical performances bring communities together in a shared celebration of ancient Greek mythology.

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San Fermín 2026 gets underway with rocket launch

The traditional chupinazo rocket has officially launched San Fermín 2026 in front of a packed City Hall square. Pamplona now embarks on nine days of festivities, with the first bull run set for Tuesday.

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Strictly dancing: How tango found an unexpected home in Azerbaijan

You might not expect to feel the pulse of Argentinian music echoing through the narrow streets of Baku, but the Azerbaijan capital's inner city, Icherisheher, has been transformed by a Tango-loving dance troupe

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Bayeux Tapestry in London: up to nine-hour wait to book tickets

The British Museum website, where the tapestry will be on display from September 2026 to July 2027, has attracted tens of thousands of visitors keen to buy tickets.