Louvre water leak damages hundreds of books
A water leak at the Louvre has damaged up to 400 books, raising fresh alarms about the museum's infrastructure just weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the full story.
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Louvre leak damages 300-400 Egyptology works
A heating system leak at the Louvre has damaged hundreds of historical Egyptology journals. No unique artefacts were harmed, but the incident raises fresh concerns over the museum's ageing infrastructure.
Museum climate programme 'obstruction dressed as education'
A Queensland Museum education programme sponsored by Shell is under fire for allegedly omitting fossil fuels as the primary cause of climate change in its teaching materials. Advocacy group demands review.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe on creativity as resistance in jail
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe unveils a fabric collection with Liberty and the Imperial War Museum, born from her prison craft. Explore how creativity became a tool for survival. Visit the free exhibition.
Pritzker-winning architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, has died at 96. Discover his life and iconic, prize-winning work.
Art Weekly: Lost Tudor Dagger & Record Fabergé Egg
Your weekly art dispatch: Henry VIII's lost dagger on show, Sufi life at the British Museum, a new Paula Rego exhibition, and a Fabergé egg sells for £23m.
£4m Norman Coin Hoard Heads to Bath for Exhibition
The £4m Chew Valley Hoard, a treasure of 2,584 Norman conquest coins, will be exhibited in Bath from 2027. Discover the story of its discovery and its historical significance.
£500k Historic Army Sketches Destroyed in Van Fire
A collection of 1,700 irreplaceable military drawings, valued at £500,000, was lost after a van was stolen in Livingston and set ablaze. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Albino Alligator Claude Dies at San Francisco Museum
Claude, the iconic albino alligator and mascot of the California Academy of Sciences, has died aged 30. The reptile brought joy to millions and will be deeply missed.
Man charged for allegedly swallowing Fabergé pendant
A New Zealand man faces charges after allegedly swallowing a £20,000 Fabergé pendant from a James Bond exhibition. Read the full story of this bizarre theft.
Netflix's Jingle Bell Heist: A Christmas Crime Hit
Netflix's new Christmas film, Jingle Bell Heist, is climbing the charts. The crime-romcom starring Connor Swindells and Olivia Holt has fans praising its clever twists. Discover the buzz now.
Tate staff strike over pay amid food bank use
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.
John Nixon's Avant-Garde Art Exhibition at Heide
Explore the playful yet rigorous world of late Australian artist John Nixon at Heide Museum. Discover his radical approach blending art with everyday life. Visit before March 2026.
Chelsea restaurant's £200 shellfish stolen in heist
A woman was caught on CCTV stealing £200 worth of langoustines from Elystan Street, a Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant. The theft forced the venue to remove a signature dish from its menu.
Jingle Bell Heist: London Filming Locations Uncovered
Discover the London filming locations for Netflix's new romantic comedy Jingle Bell Heist, starring Connor Swindells and Olivia Holt. Explore the capital's hidden gems transformed for this festive heist adventure.
Jingle Bell Heist: Netflix's London Christmas Comedy Review
Netflix's Jingle Bell Heist brings festive cheer with Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells in a London-set Christmas robbery comedy. Read our full review of this seasonal offering.
Four new arrests in Louvre £76m jewel heist investigation
French police detain four more suspects in the audacious Louvre museum theft. The £76 million haul of French Crown Jewels, including Napoleon's gifts, is still missing. Follow the latest developments.
Four More Arrests in €88m Louvre Jewels Heist
French authorities arrest four more suspects in the brazen €88m Louvre crown jewels robbery. The stolen Napoleon-era treasures, including a diamond diadem, are still missing. Discover the latest on this major art heist.
Four arrested in £76m Louvre jewel heist
Four more suspects detained over the £76 million Louvre museum jewel robbery. The brazen daytime theft saw royal tiaras and necklaces stolen. Read the latest on the investigation.
Civilisations: Ancient Rome's Lessons for Modern Crises
As BBC Two's Civilisations: Rise and Fall explores the British Museum's artefacts, discover what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster. Plus, tonight's TV highlights.
Grand Egyptian Museum: $1bn GEM Review
An honest review of Cairo's new Grand Egyptian Museum after its controversial opening. Discover if this 20-year, $1 billion project lives up to expectations amidst crowds and stunning architecture.
De Niro's 17th Century Doppelgänger Found in Museum
A Polish museum has discovered a 17th-century portrait bearing an uncanny resemblance to Robert De Niro, complete with the same distinctive mole. The actor has been invited to meet his historical lookalike.
Wes Anderson Exhibition Opens in London
A major Wes Anderson exhibition featuring 700+ props and artefacts from his films opens at London's Design Museum. Book tickets now for this cinematic journey.
£1.1M Crypto Heist: Gang Targets Victims in Car
Masked criminals stole over £1.1 million in cryptocurrency during a daring daylight robbery in Oxford. Four arrests made in complex police investigation. Contact Thames Valley Police with information.
British Museum ends tobacco sponsorship deal
The British Museum terminates its controversial 15-year partnership with Japan Tobacco International following government intervention and WHO guideline breaches. Discover the implications for cultural funding.
Wes Anderson Archives Exhibition at London Design Museum
Explore Wes Anderson's cinematic world at London's Design Museum. Discover 700+ artifacts from Fantastic Mr Fox to The Grand Budapest Hotel in this immersive exhibition running until 26 July.
Four arrested after £1.5m Oxford raid
Masked robbers stole a £450k watch and £1.1m in Bitcoin after forcing their way into a car in Oxford. Police have made four arrests and are appealing for witnesses.
Louvre closes gallery due to structural weaknesses
The Louvre Museum closes its Campana gallery due to critical structural weaknesses, weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the museum's mounting challenges.
Louvre closes gallery over structural safety fears
The Louvre Museum closes its Campana Gallery due to structural issues, weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the impact on visitors and renovation plans.
Louvre closes gallery over structural safety issues
The Louvre Museum shuts its Campana Gallery after an audit reveals structural weaknesses. This comes after a major theft and warnings about the building's condition. Discover the full story.
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