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Humble Braga: Meet the man changing a city one initiative at a time

Braga's mayor Ricardo Rio comes across as a humble Portuguese public servant, but he is a true force for making culture the fourth pillar of sustainable development.

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Ancient Roman Road Awaits Historic UNESCO Decision

The ancient Appian Way, a 500-km Roman road, is looking to pave its path onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision will be made during the UNESCO Committee's session from July 21 to 31.

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'I'm a believer' says UN chief as Media Cities network lights up Braga

Teeming with artists and energy, the XVI annual UCCN conference seeks to improve cultural life across the globe. But did you know it existed?

Food and Drink

Neapolitan pizza makers reveal the true secret of their success

The Neapolitan pizza, a timeless classic, is famous worldwide for its simple yet exquisite ingredients. With a slightly charred crust, tasty tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, it epitomizes the saying 'less is more.'

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Ex-British Museum boss wants foreigners to pay to see UK artefacts

The British Museum, Tate Modern and Science Museum are among the UK cultural institutions being encouraged to charge foreign visitors to see their treasures.

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Marilyn Monroe's former home declared historic landmark

Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles home has been declared a historical cultural monument, making it safe from demolition.

Design

Here's how you can win a limited edition Ukrainian landmark LEGO set

The limited edition LEGO sets are being raffled off in order to help fund a school's rebuilding in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

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Dutch tourist accused of defacing ancient Roman villa

The series of cultural vandalism incidents across Italy continues...

Art

New study reveals the best European capital cities for art lovers

A recent study has unveiled the top 20 European capital cities for art aficionados - and Italy hasn't even made the first five.

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Thousands in Mali replaster the Mosque of Djenne

The annual re-plastering of Mali's Great Mosque of Djenne, the world's largest mud-brick building and on UNESCO's Danger list since 2016, helps maintain its integrity.

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European court supports Italy's claim to bronze statue from LA museum

The statue, a life-sized bronze believed to date from 300-100 B.C., was purchased by the Getty in 1977 after being pulled from the sea by Italian fishermen in 1964 and illegally exported.

Art

British Museum show explores final decades of Michelangelo's life

Among the exhibition's highlights is Michelangelo's sole surviving complete cartoon (Epifania), a full-scale preparatory drawing, which is one of the largest Renaissance works on paper.

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Major renovations lead nominations for UK Museum of the Year 2024

The shortlist for the UK’s Museum of the Year has been announced, bringing together a range of institutions which have recently gone through major revamps.

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Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill sails collapse overnight

The wings of the legendary cabaret in Paris's Montmartre fell off and damaged the tourist attraction's facade.

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George the dragon slayer: Europe's most multicultural patron saint

Today is Saint George's Day. The patron saint has been depicted in countless works of art, and the date of his martyrdom is celebrated in many European countries.

World News

Banquet hall with frescoes on the Trojan War discovered in Pompeii

Mythological figures are depicted in the halls of a Roman banquet hall discovered in Pompeii. The works were unearthed in almost perfect condition.

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Rome unveils plans for a new archaeological path

Improving security and tackling overcrowding are among the aims of the new walkway.

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Cultural loss: UK's oldest working cinema closes its doors

"The UK is losing its cultural hubs to gentrification right before our eyes."

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The crooked tale of Britain's 'wonkiest' watering hole

An 18th century British pub will be returned to its former leaning legacy following a fire and its subsequent demolition last year.

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The story of the Seine told through things found in Parisian waters

Beneath the tourist-packed plaza of Notre Dame Cathedral, an archaeological site tells the story of Paris and its River Seine through objects excavated from its bed and banks. Discover the exhibition “Dans La Seine”.