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Florence’s secret Vasari Corridor re-opens to the public
The Uffizi’s hidden Medici passageway has opened to the public for the first time following an eight-year restoration. ADVERTISEMENT Florence’s…
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Thousands gather at Stonehenge for 5,000-year-old tradition
Pagans, druids and tourists all gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice today (Picture: ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock) Thousands of…
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Under-the-radar Italy: Timeless towns, cultural charm and UNESCO wonders
Italy is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, but beyond the well-trodden paths lies a treasure trove…
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Five favourite newly listed historic places in England
As Historic England releases its annual list of protected buildings, we look at some of the highlights. ADVERTISEMENT Every year,…
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Mystery of secret labyrinth of tunnels under house owned by Freemasons
Guy’s Cliffe House in Warwickshire is a place of myth and legend (Picture: Josh Layton) History sleuths are using high-tech…
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The sad tale of Jacco Macacco, the monkey forced to fight to his death
The Westminster-Pit: A turn-up between a Dog and Jacco Macacco, the Fighting Monkey by Henry Thomas Alken Illustration, 1822 (Picture:…
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Poland opens its first LGBTQ+ museum
Poland becomes the first post-Communist European country to have a dedicated LGBTQ+ museum. ADVERTISEMENT Poland’s first LGBTQ+ museum has opened…
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37,000-year-old religious figure of tortoise discovered in Israel
One of the oldest religious symbols from the Levant area has been discovered by researchers in Israel. ADVERTISEMENT New research…
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16th century Tower of London prisoner’s graffiti solved for the first time
Nowadays, the historic building is a popular tourist attraction (Picture: GC Images) Graffiti scrawled on the walls of the Tower…
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How well do you remember the 80s? Take part in Metro’s nostalgic quiz
It was a time of Rubik’s Cubes, Royal Weddings and rockets (Pictures: Getty) A Royal wedding, miners strikes, the Cold…
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