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Monday, 30 June 2025
'राणा नायडू 2' में अर्जुन ने एक ही कॉस्ट्यूम पहना:रोल को लेकर बोले- उम्मीद नहीं थी इतना असर होगा, खुशी है कि लोगों ने सराहा
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Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more
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Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more
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Rod Stewart at Glastonbury: Old school charm from another era
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Sunday, 29 June 2025
Back façade of Gaudí’s Casa Batlló restored

Originally built in the late 19th century, the building was conventional and entirely unremarkable before textile tycoon Josep Batlló engaged Gaudí to remodel it. Between 1904 and 1906, he transformed the drab Victorian into an iridescent, curvilinear structure inspired by nature (coral reefs, marine animals, bones, mushrooms) and Saint George slaying the dragon, with the roof representing the dragon’s curved back and the tiles representing its scales.



The interventions seem to foster a dialogue between the building’s past and present through a particular focus on materiality. Over 85,000 pieces of Nolla mosaic, originally laid at the start of the nineteenth century in the courtyard, have been restored or replicated by hand, using enhanced materials to ensure durability outdoors. The trencadís mosaics, Antoni Gaudí’s signature patchwork of ceramics and glass, were largely preserved in situ where possible, or carefully reproduced using 3D scans and high-resolution archival imagery, keeping their original patterns intact.
Ironwork, including railings and pergola structures, has been restored by Enric Pla Montferrer’s workshop in Alpens. Where previous repairs had introduced welds, the team reinstated Gaudí’s original bolted modular system that was discovered thanks to original construction markings found on site. During the restoration, the team found that even the hidden structure supporting the balconies revealed surprises, such as a spiraling system of brick and reinforced vaults, radical for its time, and undocumented until this recent intervention.
Wooden elements, from the original muntins to balcony doors, were restored or recreated by heritage carpenter Josep Bartolí. Crucially, the original hues — long buried under decades of repainting — were uncovered through stratigraphic analysis, revealing a palette that echoes the green tones of Casa Batlló’s main facade. The stucco too revealed a dramatic shift from a bold black that had faded to a warm cream, reshaping how the entire rear facade is perceived in contrast to the theatrical flourish the building is otherwise celebrated for.
The work of the traditional artisans over the course of the restoration has been documented and recorded to give visitors to the building a glimpse into the complex restoration and Gaudí’s original techniques.
* This article was originally published here
Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged Glastonbury set
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Saturday, 28 June 2025
Geometric mosaic floor with rare painted tiles found in France



One of the buildings, originally built of stone and beaten earth, was later remodeled with concrete paved floors decorated with mosaics. The polychrome mosaic is the central panel on the floor of a space measuring 15 x 12.5 feet.
Around this carpet, two sections composed entirely of white tesserae and devoid of patterns raise questions about the function of the room: were they alcoves or special arrangements intended to set up a bench or specific furniture? Finally, one side of the pavement has a pattern of white crosses on a black background framed in white, which could indicate the location of an opening, possibly a door leading to another room. Ongoing research aims to clarify the organization of the building and to confirm whether it was indeed a domus , a Roman urban house generally occupied by a wealthy family.

South of the dwellings archaeologists found a burial ground with 10 graves dating to between the mid-5th century and the end of the 6th century. The deceased were buried with their heads pointed west and either in coffins or on top of wood planking. Some have a stone cover. There are no grave goods.
The new development will proceed despite the discovery of such significant archaeological material. The mosaics floor will be lifted, restored and put on display. The city government has decided to create a purpose-built exhibition area to house the mosaics permanently.
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Keeping Joe Strummer's spirit alive at Glastonbury
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Keeping Joe Strummer's spirit alive at Glastonbury
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Friday, 27 June 2025
Henry VIII’s and Cromwell’s bibles reunite

The two matching Bibles were commissioned by Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s right-hand-man in governance and strong supporter of religious reform. They were printed on parchment and the black-and-white woodcut illustrations were then painted in vivid color to look like the illuminated manuscripts of old.


All Great Bibles published after July 1540 excised his heraldic insignia on the frontispiece, and changes were made to the presentation copies as well. They are now at National Library of Wales and the other at St. John’s College, Cambridge, and have recently undergone scientific analysis and study as part of the Hidden in Plain Sight research project.
Using a range of scientific tools, from x-ray to microscopes and even DNA analysis, new light has been shed on the books, revealing some unknown histories and leading to discoveries about how the books were made and changed over time.
The project has revealed that Cromwell had his portrait painted and pasted into the title page of the St John’s copy, a move expertly hidden for centuries. The opening title page was further manipulated to gain Henry’s support, by altering an image of a courtly woman to resemble Jane Seymour, his beloved and recently deceased consort. Other discoveries are set to be revealed during the course of the exhibition. […]
Prof. Eyal Poleg, Queen Mary University of London, said: “These are two of the most important artefacts of the Tudor Court. New technologies have unearthed modifications, hidden for centuries.
“We can now appreciate how Cromwell manipulated the appearance of the Bibles as they were being printed, carefully navigating the religious and political turmoil of Henry’s court.
“The ability to see the Bibles side-by-side, for the first time in nearly 500 years, is a rare opportunity to witness first-hand this unique period.”
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Who is Lauren Sanchez? Journalist, pilot and Jeff Bezos' fiancee
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Open-air 'living museum' scoops prestigious £120k prize
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Open-air 'living museum' scoops prestigious £120k prize
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Thursday, 26 June 2025
Touts employ overseas workers to bulk-buy gig tickets
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हार्दिक संग रिश्ते पर ईशा गुप्ता ने तोड़ी चुप्पी:कहा- सिर्फ कुछ समय तक बातचीत हुई, हम दोनों एक-दूसरे के लिए नहीं बने थे
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अर्जुन कपूर @40, सलमान की बहन-भाभी को डेट किया:श्रीदेवी को मां नहीं माना, उनकी मौत के बाद सौतेली बहनों से सुधरे रिश्ते
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अभिषेक बच्चन बोले- भोपाल मेरा दूसरा घर:फिल्म 'कालीधर लापता' का प्रमोशन किया; कहा- पिता का फैन, उनका किरदार निभाने की हिम्मत नहीं
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Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Rod Stewart on Glastonbury: 'I wish they wouldn't call it the tea time slot'
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अमिताभ बोले - हां, मैं अभिषेक की प्रशंसा करता हूं:यूजर ने पूछा- जया और ऐश्वर्या की तारीफ क्यों नहीं करते हैं? एक्टर ने दिया जवाब
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करिश्मा कपूर@51, सलमान पर क्रश, अभिषेक से टूटी सगाई/:पति ने हनीमून पर दोस्तों संग सोने को मजबूर किया; 5वीं पास बनीं नंबर वन हीरोइन
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Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Singer Jessie J undergoes surgery for breast cancer
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आमिर खान ने बताई धूम 3 की ओरिजनल कहानी:बोले- अभिषेक की ऑनस्क्रीन पत्नी का रोल हटाया गया, होता तो फिल्म और बड़ी ब्लॉकबस्टर होती
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पवन कल्याण ने बॉलीवुड पर कसा तंज:कहा- हिंदी सिनेमा ने अपना अस्तित्व खो दिया, परंपराओं-संस्कृति को भूलकर बस पैसा कमाने में लगे हैं
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Monday, 23 June 2025
Colossal marble head emerges at Trajan’s Forum
A colossal marble head has been discovered under the Forum of Trajan in Rome. The head depicts an adult male with a thick head of wavy hair and a concentrated expression.
It was unearthed in an excavation of the Via Alessandrina on the southern end of the Imperial For a the spot where the Porticus Trisigmentata, a monumental colonnade with three aisles and marble columns 40 feet high, once stood. The Porticus just north of the Basilica Ulpia was the imposing opening of Trajan’s Forum, built by Apollodorus of Damascus between 107 and 112 A.D. It housed statues, reliefs and trophies captured in battle.
The head may have been part of a colossal statue in the Porticus, but it was not discovered in its original location. It was part of a medieval layer of brick and lime mortar. It had been reused as building material in the construction of a foundation centuries later.

The sculpture will be studied and conserved in the coming months. Petrographic analysis may answer some questions about its origin. When the study is complete, the head will go on display in the Museums of the Imperial Forums.
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रति अग्निहोत्री के बेटे ने अपने दम पर बनाई पहचान:तनुज बोले- रणबीर कपूर जैसे रोल नहीं मिलते, इसका मतलब ये नहीं कि मैं काम ना करूं
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पिता ने फिल्मों में लाने से किया इनकार:तो घर छोड़ चले गए थे विजय, जाते वक्त छोड़ी चिट्ठी में लिखा था- उन्हें ढूंढा न जाए
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'भागकर शादी की, अब वो भी भाग गई':कपिल के शो पर सलमान खान ने उड़ाया सोहेल की पूर्व पत्नी सीमा सजदेह का मजाक
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राज बब्बर @73, रेखा से नजदीकियां,:अमिताभ की फिल्मों से निकाले गए, रेप सीन देखकर जनता बोली- एक्टर को गोली मार दो; खलनायक से बने जननायक
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Sunday, 22 June 2025
Neolithic Venus found in Poland

The limestone figurine is 12 cm (4.7 inches) high and depicts a stylized female figure with exaggerated emphasis on sexual characteristics and distorted proportions. The arms and legs are shortened, symbolically carved to imply a seated position and arms folded over the breasts. The face is featureless. This type of figurine is known as a Venus because it is considered a symbolic representation of fertility and female generative power.
It was found by a farmer in a field near the Parsęta River in December 2022. In early 2023, a photo of the figurine was sent to Jan Orliński, president of the Parsęta Exploration and Search Group. He and other researchers identified it as a worked figurine of the prehistoric Venus type, and shortly thereafter it was handed over to the Provincial Conservator of Monuments.
On the surface of the figurine, there are visible indentations resulting from the nature of the raw material from which it was made – a trace of the presence of mollusk shells. On the convex parts of the body, there are delicate traces of smoothing, especially around the breasts and hips, which may suggest the use of the figurine (e.g. storage in a package made of organic material – e.g. leather?). The back of the figure is relatively flat, which may indicate that the figurine was placed vertically or attached to some base.
Schematic anthropomorphic figurines are commonly found in Neolithic sites from the 6th and 5th millennium BC in the vast areas south and southeast of the Carpathians. Similar figurines are discovered in Anatolia and southern Europe. The Kołobrzeg Venus is a unique find from Poland, where no analogy has been found so far.
An interdisciplinary team of scientists has been studying the Venus and will soon published the results of their analyses. The figurine will be exhibited to the public for the first time at the Polish Arms Museum this fall.
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