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Unfinished Da Vinci masterpiece returned to Florence

Leonardo da Vinci’s unfinished masterpiece, ‘Adoration of the Magi’, has been returned to Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, where it will be on display until September…

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The State Museum of Arts in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

In Postcards from Uzbekistan this week we visit the State Museum of Arts in the capital Tashkent.

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Three stunning animation films to look out for

"Cartoon Movie":http://www.cartoon-media.eu/ is a business forum for the best European animation films, soon to be on the silver screen.

Italy

The Armenian Island of Venice

The Armenian presence in Europe stretches from London to Larnaca, Lisbon to Lviv; the Armenian Catholic Mkhitarian Congregation is among the most impactful examples of that legacy and this year marks

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'Beauty and The Beast' an unapologetically romantic adaptation of the Disney fairy-tale

‘Beauty and The Beast’ is an adaptation of the Disney fairy-tale about a monstrous prince and a young woman who fall in love.

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Postcards from Japan: unique Nishijin-ori weaving

The destination for this episode of Postcards is the beautiful city of Kyoto

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Rising Hollywood starlet Zoey Deutch stars in 'Before I Fall'

In the film ‘Before I Fall’ Samantha Kingston is a young woman who has it all, the crush-worthy boyfriend, amazing best friends and drop-dead gorgeous looks.

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Visiting Uzbekistan's Khudayar Khan Palace

This week in Postcards we’re in the east of Uzbekistan in the city of Kokand.

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Postcards from Japan: the fastest mochi pounders

The Japanese city of Nara is home to what are known as the country's fastest mochi pounders

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Trauma in art by Yayoi Kusama and Louise Bourgeois

Two iconic female artists and how they turned their traumas in to art can be seen in an exhibition in London.

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Sumo champ's impressive warm-up

The Japan Sumo Association is getting ready to debut its latest grand champion for the spring tournament.

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Postcards from Japan: hiking on the Kii Peninsula

In this episode of Postcards we go hiking on the Kii Peninsula in Japan's Kansai region

Syria

Syria: Russia claims decisive role in recapture of Palmyra

Russia’s Defence Ministry claims its forces played a decisive role in the recapture of Palmyra.

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The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra join with the Moscow Soloists in Sochi

Traditional Chinese rhythms filled the Organ hall in the Russian city of Sochi as the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra rehearsed.

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The Best of Arts and Culture in Europe and in the World

Art Fair Art Paris Art Fair brings together 139 galleries from 29 countries at the Grand Palais in Paris.

United Arab Emirates

Social media goes "Gigi" for Hadid cover on Vogue Arabia

American lifestyle and fashion magazine Vogue this week launched its first-ever Arabic issue and fashion supermodel Gigi Hadid features on its cover

Italy

Naples airport archeological museum is a world's first

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, welcomes passengers at Naples Capodichino Airport.

Germany

Experience the Mainz carnival in 360 degrees

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Landmark exhibition of the major works of the Dutch master Johannes Vermeer at the Louvre

A landmark exhibition of the major works of the Dutch master Johannes Vermeer has opened.

Cinema

The last day of the British Raj explored in 'Viceroy's House'

The final days of the British Raj are explored in ‘Viceroy’s House’.