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Marie Antoinette's Guillotine Displayed at V&A Museum

A new exhibition at London's V&A Museum unveils the original 1793 guillotine blade that ended Marie Antoinette's life, offering a poignant and visceral insight into the French Revolution's most infamous execution.

Marie Antoinette's Fashion Revolution at London's V&A

The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils a stunning new exhibition, 'Style & Splendour: The Fashion of Marie Antoinette', exploring the enduring influence of the iconic queen's revolutionary wardrobe on modern design.

Clarks Opens Museum to Mark 200th Year in Street

Iconic British shoemaker Clarks unveils a treasure trove of memories with a new museum in its Somerset hometown, celebrating two centuries of craftsmanship, from the original 'Brown Peter' to modern designs.

Priceless Gold Collection Stolen in Paris Museum Heist

Thieves have executed a sophisticated raid on France's National Museum of Natural History, making off with an 'inestimable' collection of historic gold samples. The audacious theft has left investigators scrambling and the scientific community reeling.

David Bowie's Personal Favourite Songs List Revealed at V&A

An exclusive glimpse into David Bowie's musical soul has been uncovered. The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils the legendary artist's personal list of 35 favourite songs, a discovery set to redefine our understanding of his eclectic influences and creati

Saudi Arabia Unveils World's Largest Museum Plans

Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.

Tiny Somerset Village Shop Sells UK's Best Cheddar

Discover the hidden Somerset gem, The Village Grocer in Ditcheat, crowned the UK's best cheese shop for its legendary Montgomery's Cheddar, beating major supermarkets and delighting food critics.

Wells in Somerset crowned UK's most beautiful city

Forget Oxford and Cambridge! The ancient cathedral city of Wells in Somerset has been crowned the UK's most beautiful city in a stunning new ranking, beating the country's most famous favourites. Explore its medieval magic, iconic Vicars' Close, and breat

Somerset's fight to save its vanishing eels

A groundbreaking project in Somerset is blending cutting-edge environmental DNA testing with centuries-old local folklore to rescue the region's critically endangered eel population from the brink.

Van Gogh Museum Closes Amid Amsterdam Staffing Crisis

Amsterdam's world-renowned Van Gogh Museum is closing its doors temporarily due to a critical shortage of security personnel, highlighting a growing crisis in the Dutch tourism and cultural sector.

1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest

Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.

George Lucas's £1.5bn Museum Lands in Los Angeles

Star Wars creator George Lucas selects Los Angeles as the permanent home for his groundbreaking £1.5 billion narrative art museum, ending a dramatic search that spanned multiple US cities.

I Found a Hidden Gem in a Beautiful UK Village

Discover the enchanting charm of Mells, a quintessential Somerset village with a rich history, award-winning pub, and stunning gardens that offers the perfect peaceful UK escape.

Trump Orders 'Patriotic' Overhaul of Smithsonian Museums

The Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of the Smithsonian Institution, targeting exhibits deemed 'anti-American' and 'woke'. Critics decry the move as an unprecedented assault on historical integrity and academic freedom.

Trump Threatens 'Woke' Smithsonian Over Slavery Focus

Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History, vowing to create a 'real' American history museum if re-elected, branding the institution 'out of control' for its emphasis on slavery.

Hero firefighter saves kids in deadly Somerset coach crash

A heroic off-duty firefighter sprang into action when a school coach overturned in Somerset, tragically killing one child and injuring 21 others. His quick thinking saved lives as he freed trapped children from the wreckage.

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