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En garde: Have the bones of the real d'Artagnan been found?

The Gascon nobleman was the inspiration for Alexandre Dumas' 19th-century hero in "The Three Muskateers", a character who is now known the world over thanks to the novel and its many film adaptations.

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White House sparks fresh row over Christopher Columbus statue replica

Donald Trump has ordered a statue of Christopher Columbus to be installed in the White House, a replica of a monument toppled during protests over the killing of George Floyd, reopening the debate in the US over historical memory and the best way to mark the nation's 250th independence anniversary.

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Food for thought: The Mafia sits at the table, but who pays the bill?

The well-known Italian restaurant, founded by an Aragonese family, has been controversially ordered by a court to change its name, but can a commercial claim clash with memory or common sense?

Art

Baroque bargain: Italy buys rare Caravaggio painting for €30 million

Italy has spent €30 million on a rare Caravaggio painting of a young man who went onto become Pope Urban VIII in a move to protect and strengthen its national cultural heritage and make art more accessible to scholars.

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Mysterious men-only Mithras cult site found by German archaeologists

German archaeologists have discovered new insights into Bavaria's Roman past from an ancient buried temple where Roman legionaries once worshipped the sun god Mithras.

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UNESCO shares concerns over protection of cultural heritage sites

The United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO, has expressed concerns over escalating violence in the Middle East after Iran's Golestan Palace was damaged by debris after a US-Israeli air strike on Tehran.

Lifestyle

Why young Kazakhs are turning ornaments into tattoos

What was once woven into carpets and carved into wood is now being etched onto skins of a new generation. For many young people, it is a way to reclaim identity, to reconnect with cultural roots and to transform inherited symbols into something deeply personal.

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Soft drink, hard sell: Coca-Cola Olympic interactive show wows Milan

Coca-Cola's centenary celebrations of being partnered with the Olympics have barely begun but an interactive exhibition charting its role and presence throughout the games is proving extremely popular in Milan.

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Louvre leak: Burst water pipe damages 19th century ceiling painting

The burst water pipe is the latest in a string of setbacks for Louvre managers that have affected the museum's daily operations since the theft of France's historic Crown Jewels last October.

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'Vivid' frescoes emerge from Ancient Roman villa in Pompeii

Amid the remains of a villa near Pompeii, a hard-hatted conservationist scrapes away centuries-old ash to reveal a red fresco. For the first time, visitors will be able to see the renovations at Villa Poppaea, a pleasure palace of Ancient Rome destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.

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Lazgi ballet brings Uzbek heritage to Salzburg stage

From the deserts of Khorezm in Uzbekistan to the grand stage of Salzburg, Lazgi makes its European return on Valentine's Day, a date for lovers of dance.

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Greek language celebrated in Uzbekistan as a global cultural force

The event brought together students, diplomats and academics to explore how Greek has shaped modern science, philosophy and education. With strong academic exchanges and a growing interest among students, cultural ties between Greece and Uzbekistan continue to deepen.

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Europe leads inaugural celebrations for World Greek Language Day

Monday 9 February marks the inaugural celebration of World Greek Language Day and tributes have been paid from across Europe in recognition of Greece's historical impact on life, literature and thought in Western society.

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Louvre: Empress Eugénie's crown, left by thieves, to be fully restored

The French museum says the historic crown, dropped and left damaged during the dramatic daylight robbery last October, is almost intact and will be fully restored.

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Brazil : Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach

Thousands of people gathered on a beach in Rio de Janeiro to honour Yemanjá. The Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea is celebrated every year on 2 February, drawing devotees from across the city and beyond.

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Inside 'La Casa dei Grifi' one of Rome's most ancient homes

Discovered in 1912 and closed to visitors for more than a century, Rome’s "Casa dei Grifi" will open to the public in March. Euronews visited the site on the Palatine Hill ahead of its official opening.