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Winston Churchill, the painter no one expected

London devotes its first major retrospective in over 60 years to the pictorial work of Winston Churchill. Behind the war leader and Nobel Literature Prize winner lies a sensitive artist, whose luminous landscapes are surprising in their depth and consistency. Discover a Churchill unknown to the general public.

  • Sep 20, 2026 13:00

Egypt opens ancient crypt of 22 singing priests in Luxor

In Luxor, a rock-cut chamber houses painted sarcophagi, mummies and sealed papyri from the Third Intermediate Period, virtually intact.

  • Sep 18, 2026 10:00

Japan opens world’s first Pokémon-themed airport a symbol of post-earthquake renewal

The world's first Pokémon airport opens in Japan: giant Pikachu, 111 Flying Pokémon, themed buses and plans to revive Noto after the earthquake.

  • Sep 16, 2026 11:33

Stolen by the Nazi painting found in home of heirs of SS leader

Toon Kelder's painting has resurfaced amid family heirlooms. Auctions from 1940 and restitution proceedings still pending in the Netherlands.

  • Sep 10, 2026 08:00

The world's oldest library is located in Italy and has survived for over 1,500 years

It stands within the architectural complex of Verona Cathedral and is considered the world's oldest library still in use.

  • Sep 07, 2026 10:00

Palestinian photographer Saher Alghorra wins Pulitzer 2026: the hell of Gaza through his lens

Palestinian photographer Saher Alghorra has won the Pulitzer Prize 2026 for his work on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a visual narrative that the jury described as "heartbreaking" and "deeply sensitive".

  • Sep 05, 2026 11:00

New Testament: after centuries, 42 lost pages become legible again

In Glasgow, multispectral imaging brings 42 pages of Codex H back to life, revealing how the Letters (Epistles) of Saint Paul were read.

  • Sep 04, 2026 10:00

In Naples, abandoned dogs become catwalk stars and walk alongside models and young designers

Not just a fashion show, not just a creative project, Animal Being is a powerful story where ethical fashion meets conscious adoption, restoring dignity to those who too often remain invisible.

  • Aug 29, 2026 10:00

Intense and profound, the Tracey Emin exhibition draws the curious to the Tate Modern

Are you heading to London any time soon, and want to take the opportunity to contemplate some fascinating works of art, far from the usual tourist attractions?

  • Aug 24, 2026 13:00

Freida McFadden: top doctor and bestselling author now also beckons on silver screen

Freida McFadden has become a success author in recent years, and chances are you've been hooked on one of her compelling books at one time or another. Coincidentally, McFadden didn't follow a conventional path, to say the least.

  • Aug 23, 2026 11:30