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The English stately home where Nazis were tricked into spilling their secrets

The English stately home where Nazis were tricked into spilling their secrets At north London's Trent Park during World War Two, high-ranking...

12.08.2026 30

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The 1920s paintings that changed how the world saw Canada

'A distinct Canadian character': The 1920s paintings that changed how the world saw Canada The Group of Seven was Canada's first...

07.07.2026 80

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10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris

'When nothing was taboo': 10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris Moving "effortlessly from slums to exclusive salons",...

16.04.2026 40

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The vital lessons in Ovid's 2,000-year-old poem

Climate change to identity: The vital lessons in Metamorphoses, Ovid's 2,000-year-old poem You might think that Ovid's Metamorphoses, an...

18.03.2026 90

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The 'It Girl' style wars of Renaissance Italy

More than five centuries ago, a small number of style icons used flamboyant, luxurious looks to give them influence and power during a turbulent...

04.12.2025 40

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Hollywood's most stunning costume jewellery

Featuring inexpensive materials and faux gems, these remarkable pieces of jewellery have been worn by the world's most glamorous stars in the golden...

20.08.2025 40

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