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Hadrian's Wall souvenir from 2nd century AD found in Spain

Researchers from the CSIC and the National Archaeological Museum have published a study of the 'Berlanga cup', an exceptional Roman piece from the 2nd century AD made in Britain and found in Soria. It's the only one of its kind with data from the eastern flank of Hadrian's Wall.

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Protests in Mexico over move of Frida Kahlo works to Spain

Officials are trying to reassure Mexicans that a collection of artworks would return by 2028. Still, critics of the move to Spain remain skeptical.

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European Heritage Awards honour pioneering conservation projects

The European Heritage Awards were launched by the European Commission in 2002 and are run by Europa Nostra.

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Scholars revisit Amir Temur beyond military legacy

New academic research highlights the Timurid era as a structured system of scientific and cultural development. An international conference brought together global experts to reassess primary sources and expand cooperation on historical research and preservation.

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Rome Colosseum renovation reveals structures hidden for centuries

Visitors to Rome's Colosseum now have a new chance to step back into history thanks to a renovation project that's unearthed several entrance columns that have been buried for hundreds of years.

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Rubens repair: Flemish master set for major restoration work at Louvre

The Louvre Museum in Paris is preparing to undertake an ambitious restoration and repair project of centuries old paintings by Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens to save them from ruin.

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Spanish police find lost 17th-century manuscript for sale online

Spanish police recovered a 17th-century velvet guild manuscript that had been missing for a century after spotting it for sale online. The artefact will remain the property of its current owner, but it will now be conserved.

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What happens to looted artworks after a successful heist?

Once you successfully steal artworks, what comes next? With stricter regulations around the buying and selling of art, looted pieces often embark on complicated and mysterious journeys.

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Ukraine’s ancient Easter egg art helps preserve national identity

Ukraine is preparing for Easter with the pysanka, a hand‑decorated egg whose colours and symbols differ from one region to another and carry both religious and historical meaning.

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Priceless golden helmet from Romania stolen from Dutch museum found

The helmet was on display at the small Drents Museum in January 2025, the last weekend of a six-month-long exhibition, when thieves broke in and grabbed it, along with three golden wristbands.

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Brussels festival unveils rare Art Deco and Art Nouveau gems

Around sixty historic buildings in Belgium opened their doors to visitors throughout March as part of the Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco (BANAD) festival.

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Germany to council to repatriate colonial-era cultural artefacts

Germany is setting up a council to oversee the return of cultural property and human remains taken from former colonies.

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Italy buys devotional Renaissance painting for €12 million

For the second time in a month, Italy has spent millions to buy a historic painting as it moves to protect its national art heritage. The government has acquired a devotional painting of early Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina for €12.6 million euros.

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The 'hoax' of the Nazi time zone in Spain that still robs us of sleep

Much has been written about the fact that Spain adheres to CET, rather than being on Greenwich Mean Time, the same zone as the United Kingdom and Portugal. It's widely believed to be the result of a gesture from Franco to Hitler. Although not true, Spain is still torn between history and health.

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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.