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Illegal excavations in Naples unearth rare medieval church
An entrepreneur was conducting illegal excavations at the hitherto unknown archaeological site, damaging and looting the area, which has now been seized by the Carabinieri. The rediscovered church is a rare example of medieval art of which very few models are known in the whole of Italy.
Culture news
Public Service Broadcasting’s stunning tribute to Amelia Earhart
While everyone will be rushing to listen to Coldplay’s latest album 'Moon Music', which is also out today, there’s another album far more worthy of your time and attention... The new offering from Public Service Broadcasting, ‘The Final Flight’, is a stunning concept album about Amelia Earhart.
Explore
Gobustan: Exploring new ways to appreciate mud volcanoes and rock art
In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board
Gobustan shares its secrets with us in this episode of Explore Azerbaijan. We imagine ancient human life through the art they left behind, and see mud volcanoes in a brand new way.
Culture news
Secrets of solidarity: NATO reveals its cultural diplomacy archives
NATO is 75 this year but its archive of historic documents and items has only been gathered together over the last 25-years. Alliance officials occasionally call on historic pieces, pulled from its archive, to help strengthen their cultural diplomacy efforts.
Europe News
Will Berlin help redo Goebbels' villa as centre teaching against hate?
A Jewish organisation has asked the authorities of the German capital to acquire the derelict villa of the chief propagandist for Nazi Germany and turn it into an education centre against propaganda as a tool of hate.
Water Matters
Athens harnesses ancient Roman aqueduct to combat climate change
In partnership with the European Commission
Athens is no stranger to blistering heat, but faced with soaring summer temperatures the city is tapping into its ancient Roman engineering to create more green spaces. Water Matters journeyed underground to learn more.