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New frescoes unearthed in villa near Pompeii show 'extraordinary details and colours'
New frescoes with "extraordinary details and colours" and new rooms have been unearthed in a villa on the suburbs of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, the archaeological park said...
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Lasers turn back time on Rome’s Column of Marcus Aurelius
Just as cosmetic surgeons wield lasers to smooth away wrinkles, archaeologists in Rome are firing beams of light at history itself, peeling away decades of grime from one of the ci...
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New Rome metro stations showcase ancient treasures after years of delays
After years of delays and spiralling costs, Rome inaugurated two new metro stations on Tuesday, including one by the Colosseum, showcasing archaeological discoveries that might bec...
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From pulpit to turntables: Portugal's 'DJ Priest' brings his message to Latin America
Under sweeping stage lights in Monterrey, Mexico, a packed dance floor pulses as a Catholic priest in a clerical collar raises one hand from the stage, electronic beats thundering ...
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'Fallout' TV series to explore 'New Vegas' lore in second season
Get ready to head back to the wasteland of the Mojave Desert.
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Barcelona brand gives migrant hawkers a legal foothold in fashion
In a sunlit Barcelona studio, models pose in garments stitched and screen-printed by migrants who once played cat-and-mouse with police to sell counterfeit goods on the Spanish cit...
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UNESCO recognition fuels Italy's culinary pride despite fears of tourist trap
Italians hailed UNESCO's recognition of their cuisine on Wednesday as a win for cultural diplomacy but critics warned it could backfire by turning popular dishes into bland tourist...
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Italy's rich culinary legacy earns a place on UNESCO cultural heritage list
UNESCO recognised Italian cooking as an "intangible cultural heritage" on Wednesday, and industry groups believe this formal acknowledgement of the popular cuisine will boost touri...
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Artist Nnena Kalu wins UK's 2025 Turner Prize
Glasgow-born artist Nnena Kalu won the 2025 Turner Prize for contemporary art on Tuesday, with the jury praising the hanging sculptures she creates from wrappings of varied materia...
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Beyond pizza and pasta: Italy's culinary heritage awaits UNESCO nod
Italian cooking, already celebrated around the world, is poised for a new accolade: formal recognition as a cultural treasure from the United Nations' cultural agency, UNESCO.
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'One Battle After Another' leads Hollywood's Golden Globe nominations
Dark comedy "One Battle After Another" racked up a leading nine Golden Globe nominations on Monday, positioning the Leonardo DiCaprio thriller as an early favorite on Hollywood's r...
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Kennedy Center Honors fete performers, but Trump takes spotlight
President Donald Trump will solidify his takeover of Washington's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday when he hosts its annual flagship event.
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La Scala season opens with Russian opera in tribute to composer Shostakovich
La Scala opens its new season on Sunday with Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich's Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District, an opera promoting women's rights that was once banned in ...
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Ornella Vanoni, Italian singer made world-famous by 'Ocean's Twelve', dies at 91
Four steps separated Ornella Vanoni from the life she craved: the four steps leading up to the stage of Milan's Piccolo Teatro.
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Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support US public television
Three original paintings by iconic television artist Bob Ross will be auctioned by Bonhams in Los Angeles on Tuesday in a sale aimed at supporting public television stations across...
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'Mellon Blue' diamond ring sells for $25 million in Geneva auction
A vivid blue diamond weighing 9.51 carats and previously belonging to Rachel "Bunny" Mellon, the aristocratic philanthropist and a close friend of Jacqueline Kennedy, sold in Genev...
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Rolling Stones guitars, jackets on offer in auction of collector's memorabilia
From Brian Jones' guitar to Mick Jagger's jacket, Rolling Stones memorabilia from a private collection heads to auction next month in a sale that could raise around $1.3 million.
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‘Now You See Me’ movie sent new cast members to magic school
For Ariana Greenblatt, learning magic tricks at The Magic Castle clubhouse in Los Angeles was the best part of starring in the third installment of the American heist film, "Now Yo...
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