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Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown - Reuters
Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown Reuters
August 16, 2026Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.
August 9, 2026Kate Nash on Irish history, heritage and covering Sinéad O'Connor
Kate Nash will perform at The Mac as part of the fringe programme for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
August 5, 2026Bagpuss creator's artwork sells for £400k at auction
The sale included more than 500 paintings, books and collectibles found at Peter Firmin's home.
August 4, 2026Find funding and save Jodrell Bank, stars say
Astronaut Tim Peake, guitarist Johnny Marr and 150 other public figures have signed an open letter.
August 3, 2026Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans
For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.
August 1, 2026BBC's Fake or Fortune uncovers 'enormously important' painting worth £100,000
The painting by the 18th Century Scottish artist Katherine Read is thought to be worth more than £100,000.
July 23, 2026'Mission Impossible' takes ancient Odyssey to stars
Holding the oldest book copy of the text left director Christopher Nolan "very moved", a curator says.
July 23, 2026Glasgow School of Art cannot afford to restore fire-hit Mackintosh building
The art school previously insisted it was committed to a faithful reinstatement of the building.
July 22, 2026Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says
The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".
July 17, 2026Ukrainian family in Kyiv loses treasured cultural items in Russian attack - Reuters
Ukrainian family in Kyiv loses treasured cultural items in Russian attack Reuters
July 3, 2026Tens of thousands rush for tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry in UK
The historic masterpiece will travel from France to go on display on UK soil for the first time.
July 1, 2026Russian strikes kill nine in Ukraine and damage historic cathedral, officials say
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people and wounded three others.
June 15, 2026BBC Inside Science
How engineers fulfilled Gaudi’s once impossible vision for the Sagrada Familia.
June 11, 2026Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.
June 10, 2026With Pope Leo's blessing, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches new heights - Reuters
With Pope Leo's blessing, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches new heights Reuters
June 10, 2026'Nothing left to chance' for Bayeux Tapestry's journey to London
The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.
June 4, 2026Ancient Mughal tradition of pigeon-rearing thrives in India's capital - Reuters
Ancient Mughal tradition of pigeon-rearing thrives in India's capital Reuters
April 21, 2026Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage
The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.
April 7, 2026Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77
Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.
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Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Watch: Shipwreck discovered piled high with ancient pottery Italian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, believed to be more than 2,000 years old. The vessel wa
Kate Nash on Irish history, heritage and covering Sinéad O'Connor
For her latest video Kate Nash collaborated with artist and activist Tia O'Donnell, who embroidered the phrase "The English Don't Know Their History" onto a duvet Singer-songwriter Kate Nash believes
Bagpuss creator's artwork sells for £400k at auction
A Peter Firmin illustration featuring Bagpuss, Emily and Professor Yaffle sold for £1,600 at auction Artwork by the creator of Bagpuss has sold at auction for more than £400,000, attracting bidders f
Find funding and save Jodrell Bank, stars say
The observatory has regularly hosted gigs and festivals alongside its scientific work More than 150 public figures have signed a letter calling for the government to reverse a "foolish" decision and
Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans
Rosalie Moore is one of hundreds of ginger-haired subjects Kieran has photographed For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade. The
BBC's Fake or Fortune uncovers 'enormously important' painting worth £100,000
Mary-Louise Wedderbern explained the painting was left to her in her uncle's will two decades ago An "enormously important" 18th Century painting by the Scottish artist Katherine Read has been uncove
'Mission Impossible' takes ancient Odyssey to stars
The Manchester Odyssey was acquired in Egypt by Lord Balcarres in 1900 The task of taking parts of the oldest book copy of The Odyssey to the US for the stars of Christopher Nolan's cinematic retelli
Glasgow School of Art cannot afford to restore fire-hit Mackintosh building
Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building was wrecked by two fires in 2014 and 2018 Glasgow School of Art says it cannot fully restore the city's iconic Mackintosh Building to its former state with
Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says
Donning protective kit for a first glance at the Bayeux Tapestry The Bayeux Tapestry, which is now housed in the British Museum, is in a "wonderful state", the French Culture minister has told the BB
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Tens of thousands rush for tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry in UK
The exhibition will be the first time the Bayeux Tapestry has gone on display on British soil Tens of thousands of people faced long waits to buy the first tickets to see the Bayeux Tapestry when it
Russian strike damages Kyiv's UNESCO-listed Lavra complex
Damage was recorded at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra during a combined Russian attack on Kyiv. Among the damaged sites was the Dormition Cathedral, according to Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitar
12 things you didn't know about the Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí’s iconic Barcelona temple, has become a powerful symbol of creativity, faith and perseverance, transcending traditional architecture. Construction began in 1882 and,
sagrada família inaugurates 176-meter tower on centenary of gaudí's death
Sagrada Família lights up tower of Jesus Christ for inauguration One hundred years after Antoni Gaudí’s death, the Sagrada Família inaugurates the tower of Jesus Christ, bringing new significance to t
À la Sagrada Família, le Pape rappelle que «nous sommes tous les pierres vivantes»
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Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage
Elaborate costumes, blaring music and vibrant processions took over Nigeria's Lagos Island on Monday as the annual Fanti Carnival hit the streets. The festivities have lit up Lagos' financial hub for
Long-standing Black Mambazo member dies
Albert Mazibuko, a long-standing member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has passed away at the age of 77. The group’s Xolani Majozi said on Monday that Mazibuko’s death marks the end of an era for SA’s g
Il caso dell’attacco hacker agli Uffizi e il giallo sui codici di accesso rubati: «Quadri nei caveau e porte murate». Il riscatto e la smentita del museo
Un attacco informatico ha colpito le Gallerie degli Uffizi tra fine gennaio e inizio febbraio, con conseguenze che, secondo quanto riportato dal Corriere della Sera, avrebbero costretto la direzione a
2,500-year-old golden helmet recovered over a year after it was stolen from Dutch museum
Updated on: April 2, 2026 / 11:24 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Dutch authorities on Thursday showed off a recovered priceless gold 2,500-year-old helmet from Romania that was stolen last year during