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Bob Ross painting sells for $9.9M in PBS protest

A rare Bob Ross painting fetched an astonishing $9.9 million at auction, with proceeds directly supporting PBS stations facing Trump-era funding reductions. Discover how art became political protest.

Amy Johnson Death Mystery: New Evidence Revealed

New evidence challenges the official story of British aviation pioneer Amy Johnson's tragic death, revealing potential cover-ups and raising questions about one of WWII's most puzzling aviation mysteries.

Hidden dog discovered in Rembrandt's Night Watch

A groundbreaking high-tech scan of Rembrandt's masterpiece 'The Night Watch' has revealed a hidden secret: the ghostly outline of a small dog, painted over by the artist himself. The discovery at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum rewrites the story behind one of th

Mystery: Squirrels with Neon Red and Blue Fur Spotted

Residents of East Hartford, Connecticut, are baffled by a series of sightings of squirrels with inexplicably bright red and blue fur. Authorities are investigating potential causes, from environmental factors to human interference.

Frieda Hughes: Art & Poetry on Envelopes

An exclusive look at Frieda Hughes's captivating new exhibition, where poetry meets painting. Discover how she transformed 52 used envelopes into a profound visual and literary journey, confronting grief and the echoes of her famous family's history.

UK Law: Can I Paint My Neighbour's Fence?

Navigating garden fence disputes? Our expert guide reveals the surprising UK laws on painting a neighbour's fence, avoiding costly mistakes, and maintaining good relations.

Vermeer's Masterpiece Mystery: AI Uncovers a Twin Painting

A stunning art world discovery: two near-identical versions of Vermeer's 'Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window' have been authenticated. Explore how modern technology and traditional expertise solved a centuries-old mystery and what it reveals about sp

Antiques Roadshow 'fake' painting valued at £1.5m

A painting bought for £400 and believed to be a fake was revealed to be a genuine masterpiece on Antiques Roadshow, shattering records with a staggering £1.5 million valuation by expert Rupert Maas.

70ft 'Sea Monster' Mystery on UK Beach Baffles Experts

A colossal 70-foot decomposing sea creature has been discovered on a British beach, sparking a mystery that has left marine biologists and cryptozoologists utterly stumped. Is it a whale, a basking shark, or something more enigmatic?

Nazi Heiress Ordered to Return Stolen Painting

Patricia Kadgien, daughter of a convicted Nazi art thief, must surrender a valuable 17th-century Dutch painting stolen from a Jewish family in 1943 after a Munich court ruling.

Vermeer Copy Stuns Art Experts, Rewrites History

Art experts are in a frenzy after a near-perfect copy of a Johannes Vermeer masterpiece was discovered, challenging long-held beliefs about the Dutch Golden Age painter's techniques and existing works.

Nazi heiress has stolen masterpiece seized in police raid

German police have confiscated a priceless Expressionist masterpiece by Heinrich Campendonk from the home of 82-year-old Nazi heiress Helga Hengge. The painting, 'Rotes Bild mit Pferden' (Red Picture with Horses), was stolen from its Jewish owner in a for

Nazi-looted Chagall painting returned after 80 years

A long-lost Marc Chagall painting, stolen by the Nazis in 1940, has been formally returned to the artist's heirs in a poignant ceremony at a Manhattan museum, closing a chapter on an eight-decade quest for justice.

Man's Sudden Unexplained Paralysis Baffles Doctors

A young man's life is turned upside down after waking up completely paralysed with no medical explanation. Doctors at Northwick Park Hospital are stumped by the rare case, sparking a frantic search for answers and a desperate fundraising campaign for spec

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