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In the masterpiece "Las Meninas", painted by Diego Velazquez, who is this person of short stature standing next to the Spanish royal family? We have tracked down her identity and, by analysing internet archives, investigated the royal interest in dwarves
In the masterpiece "Las Meninas", painted by Diego Velazquez, who is this person of short stature standing next to the Spanish royal family? We have tracked down her identity and, by analysing internet archives, investigated the royal interest in dwarves
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In this scene, Molière is surrounded by scholars, artists and writers: Corneille, Racine, Jean de la Fontaine, Boileau... At the centre of the assembly of men is a single woman. But who was she? Our research traces out the life of Ninon de Lenclos, a cou
In this scene, Molière is surrounded by scholars, artists and writers: Corneille, Racine, Jean de la Fontaine, Boileau... At the centre of the assembly of men is a single woman. But who was she? Our research traces out the life of Ninon de Lenclos, a cou
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In this painting by the American Robert Thom, who is the man every figure is turning to? His name is James Marion Sims, an American gynaecologist acclaimed by his 19th century peers who used slave women for his medical experiments.
In this painting by the American Robert Thom, who is the man every figure is turning to? His name is James Marion Sims, an American gynaecologist acclaimed by his 19th century peers who used slave women for his medical experiments.
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224 figures surround the King and Queen of Spain in a painting by Francesco Battaglioli. The artist specifies the identity of just one of them: Farinelli, an opera-singer and superstar of the 18th century. But what price did the musician pay for his fame
224 figures surround the King and Queen of Spain in a painting by Francesco Battaglioli. The artist specifies the identity of just one of them: Farinelli, an opera-singer and superstar of the 18th century. But what price did the musician pay for his fame
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In the late 18th century, the artist Gautier-Dagoty painted a portrait of the Countess of Barry, favourite of King Louis XV, with a dark-skinned boy at her side. Why does he appear in a portrait of the most powerful woman in France?
In the late 18th century, the artist Gautier-Dagoty painted a portrait of the Countess of Barry, favourite of King Louis XV, with a dark-skinned boy at her side. Why does he appear in a portrait of the most powerful woman in France?
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On the one hand, Iran, an Islamic republic led by an ayatollah, sworn enemy of Israel and the USA, with a mostly Shiite population. On the other is Saudi Arabia, a hereditary monarchy whose inhabitants are 90% Sunni. This episode focuses on two neighbour
On the one hand, Iran, an Islamic republic led by an ayatollah, sworn enemy of Israel and the USA, with a mostly Shiite population. On the other is Saudi Arabia, a hereditary monarchy whose inhabitants are 90% Sunni. This episode focuses on two neighbour
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Just a few kilometres off the coast of North Korea, the South Korean islands of Yeonpyong and Baeknyeongdo are at the frontline of tensions between the two countries. Last January, 60 shells were fired by the North, leading to the evacuation of Yeongpyon
Just a few kilometres off the coast of North Korea, the South Korean islands of Yeonpyong and Baeknyeongdo are at the frontline of tensions between the two countries. Last January, 60 shells were fired by the North, leading to the evacuation of Yeongpyon
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Incredible but true: Dexter Holland, the frontman of The Offspring, has a doctorate in molecular biology. But a punk researcher in hard sciences isn't such a rare breed after all...
Incredible but true: Dexter Holland, the frontman of The Offspring, has a doctorate in molecular biology. But a punk researcher in hard sciences isn't such a rare breed after all...
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This American singer has broken the record for the most number 1 albums by a female artist. A victory for a woman who has always stood up for her musical rights, in the process getting tech giant Apple to roll back their rights policy. But how did she do
This American singer has broken the record for the most number 1 albums by a female artist. A victory for a woman who has always stood up for her musical rights, in the process getting tech giant Apple to roll back their rights policy. But how did she do
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The horseshoe crab has been roaming the seabed for more than 450 million years, yet it has never been photographed in its natural habitat. That is until photograph Laurent Ballesta captured the strange animal of the deep and was awarded the prestigious W
The horseshoe crab has been roaming the seabed for more than 450 million years, yet it has never been photographed in its natural habitat. That is until photograph Laurent Ballesta captured the strange animal of the deep and was awarded the prestigious W
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The massacre perpetrated by Hamas on October 7th 2023 has profoundly affected Israeli society, awakening terrible memories of pogroms and the Holocaust. As Israel tries to deal with this trauma, attitudes are hardening to the suffering of the Palestinian
The massacre perpetrated by Hamas on October 7th 2023 has profoundly affected Israeli society, awakening terrible memories of pogroms and the Holocaust. As Israel tries to deal with this trauma, attitudes are hardening to the suffering of the Palestinian
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Since 15 April 2023 war in Sudan has been plunged the country into a major humanitarian crisis. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF paramilitary group has led to thousands of casualties and countless acts of rape and violence.
Since 15 April 2023 war in Sudan has been plunged the country into a major humanitarian crisis. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF paramilitary group has led to thousands of casualties and countless acts of rape and violence.
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The US prison in Guantanamo Bay, where prisoners of George Bush’s War on Terror have been held, without trial for years, is still open. Almost forgotten by the outside world, there are still 30 inmates at the facility when once there were more than 700.
The US prison in Guantanamo Bay, where prisoners of George Bush’s War on Terror have been held, without trial for years, is still open. Almost forgotten by the outside world, there are still 30 inmates at the facility when once there were more than 700.
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With his severe expression, dark looks and past of unimaginable tragedy, Nick Cave could be forgiven for chasing his past of gothic fury. But yearning and grace have crept into his art of late alongside startling emotional honesty... and even a sense of
With his severe expression, dark looks and past of unimaginable tragedy, Nick Cave could be forgiven for chasing his past of gothic fury. But yearning and grace have crept into his art of late alongside startling emotional honesty... and even a sense of
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How are extremist Israeli settlers taking over land on the West Bank? Data Sources reveals the extent to which illegal outposts contribute to harassing and ultimately driving out the Palestinians from their homes. A strategy supported by the Israeli gove
How are extremist Israeli settlers taking over land on the West Bank? Data Sources reveals the extent to which illegal outposts contribute to harassing and ultimately driving out the Palestinians from their homes. A strategy supported by the Israeli gove
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British singer Gretel Hänlyn takes the stage for the first time in Paris for Echoes with Jehnny Beth.
British singer Gretel Hänlyn takes the stage for the first time in Paris for Echoes with Jehnny Beth.
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We journey along Ireland’s coast, revealing its rich biodiversity and magnetic charm. From Mesolithic sites to forgotten shipwrecks, the hidden secrets of the Irish coast are revealed.
We journey along Ireland’s coast, revealing its rich biodiversity and magnetic charm. From Mesolithic sites to forgotten shipwrecks, the hidden secrets of the Irish coast are revealed.
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The number of Israeli operations in Palestinian resistance strongholds in the West Bank is increasing. Operation Summer Camps, launched at the end of August 2024, is the longest Israeli military operation in the West Bank since the battle of Jenin during
The number of Israeli operations in Palestinian resistance strongholds in the West Bank is increasing. Operation Summer Camps, launched at the end of August 2024, is the longest Israeli military operation in the West Bank since the battle of Jenin during
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In a derelict hotel known as a Hezbollah stronghold, a few kilometres north of Nabatiyeh, around sixty Shia families have found refuge. They all come from villages close to the border with Israel.
In a derelict hotel known as a Hezbollah stronghold, a few kilometres north of Nabatiyeh, around sixty Shia families have found refuge. They all come from villages close to the border with Israel.
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Rihanna poses for a photo with her family: The image of her with her partner Asap Rocky and their two children looks like a spontaneous snap, but in reality is a carefully planned staged photo, part of Rihanna’s clearly thought out image that the superst
Rihanna poses for a photo with her family: The image of her with her partner Asap Rocky and their two children looks like a spontaneous snap, but in reality is a carefully planned staged photo, part of Rihanna’s clearly thought out image that the superst
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