X-rays reveal Paulus Potter toned down a bull's anatomy in his 1647 masterpiece 'The Bull' for 17th-century sensibilities. Discover the hidden history of this Dutch painting at the Mauritshuis.
A low-cost gel used in routine eye surgery has restored vision to patients with a rare, blinding condition called hypotony, London researchers report. Discover the breakthrough treatment.
Nicki Guy, 47, lost her vision to a rare condition but is now close to driving again after revolutionary HPMC gel injections at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Read her inspiring story.
A 300-year-old Grade II-listed London pub, used as an office since 2021, reopens in February 2026 after a major restoration. Discover its rich history and new look.
The mighty Britton organ, one of the UK's largest concert instruments, is sounding again in Bristol Beacon after a meticulous restoration. Discover its colossal sound and rich history.
Award-winning Aboriginal artist Bobbi Lockyer is devastated after Australia Post lost a valuable commissioned painting. The postal service apologises as the search continues.
Redhills, the historic Durham Miners' Association HQ known as 'Durham's other cathedral', reopens after a £14m restoration. Guided tours are sold out into next year.
Nina Simone's North Carolina childhood home, saved from decay by four artists, is now restored. It will serve as a cultural hub, preserving the legacy of the music and civil rights icon.
Donald Trump ushered in 2026 by auctioning a live-painted portrait of Jesus Christ for $2.75 million at his Mar-a-Lago club, with proceeds split between charity and law enforcement. Discover the details of the glitzy event.
The story of Cecilia Giménez, the amateur restorer whose botched work on a Spanish fresco created the 'Monkey Christ' phenomenon. Explore the legacy of this cultural event.
Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish woman whose botched 'Monkey Christ' restoration became a global sensation, has died at 94. Discover how her mistake brought fortune to her village.
Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish parishioner whose botched 2012 restoration of a Jesus fresco became a global meme, has died. Her act brought tourism fame to her town.
As Russian attacks intensify, Kyiv activists fight to save the city's crumbling art nouveau mansions from both bombs and developers. A story of cultural defiance.
Music fans are demanding transparency after being charged a 'restoration fee' for concerts at brand-new venues. Discover how hidden charges add up and what's being done.
The world's largest living library of vital soil fungi, INVAM, faces closure due to US federal funding cuts. This 'Louvre for artists' holds over 900 strains key to ecosystem restoration and sustainable agriculture. Its loss would be catastrophic.
Junior doctors conclude five-day strike in England, pledging a 'can-do spirit' in renewed negotiations with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to avert further NHS walkouts in 2026.
A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, using innovative 'mother reef' bricks to rebuild marine habitats and biodiversity. Discover the ambitious plan to reshape the North Sea.
Guardian journalist Amelia Gentleman shares invaluable advice from her father, artist David Gentleman, whose eight-decade career offers timeless wisdom for creatives. Discover his secrets to a fulfilling artistic life.
An indie café, a luxury massage parlour and a Japanese teashop are the first new tenants announced for the historic Sicilian Avenue in Holborn, following its five-year, £245 million restoration. Discover the new Bloomsbury hotspot.
London's iconic Grade II-listed Sicilian Avenue reopens after a five-year restoration. Discover the first three new businesses moving in, from coffee to Japanese tea.
HBO Max's new 4K restoration of Mad Men contains bizarre mistakes, including visible crew members and episodes out of order. Discover the streaming blunders here.
In Colombia's vanishing dry forests, a unique team of ex-loggers and conservationists is fighting to restore habitat for the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin, with fewer than 7,500 left in the wild.
South Australians are urged to eat local oysters and donate shells for reef restoration. The innovative project uses shrimp soundtracks to lure baby oysters, filtering water and combating devastating algal blooms.
Tate Britain's new exhibition pits JMW Turner against John Constable, revealing how both artists radically transformed British landscape painting. Discover their enduring relevance today.
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.
Dr Martens unveils its largest UK flagship store in London's Covent Garden, featuring two floors, a café, boot restoration & exclusive collections. Visit now!
A previously unknown Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting, 'L'enfant et ses jouets', sold for a stunning €1.8m at auction. Discover the story behind this remarkable find.
A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of traditional lime mortar in a hands-on workshop, learning to repair their historic home with breathable, eco-friendly materials. Unlock the secrets of heritage building preservation.
North London's Grade II listed Art Deco gem, Hornsey Town Hall, reopens following a monumental six-year restoration, removed from the Heritage at Risk register. Discover the revived cultural hub.
Federal Labor's proposed biodiversity offset changes could replicate NSW's flawed system, warn scientists. Critics say pay-to-destroy schemes accelerate species extinction.