Cecilia Giménez: The 'Monkey Christ' Restorer's Story
How an amateur restoration in Spain became a global phenomenon, transforming a church fresco and creating an unlikely tourist attraction. Discover the story of resilience and unexpected success.
How an amateur restoration in Spain became a global phenomenon, transforming a church fresco and creating an unlikely tourist attraction. Discover the story of resilience and unexpected success.
How Cecilia Giménez's botched art restoration of 'Ecce Homo' became a global phenomenon, transforming a Spanish town and challenging perceptions of art and intent. Discover the full story.
Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish amateur artist behind the infamous 'Monkey Christ' restoration, has died aged 94. Her botched work brought global mockery but later became a lucrative tourist attraction for her village. Discover the full story.
Cecilia Giménez, whose botched 2012 restoration of a Spanish mural became a global sensation, has died. Her 'Monkey Christ' brought unexpected tourism and funds to Borja.
Cecilia Gimenez, whose botched 2012 restoration of a Jesus fresco became a global meme known as 'Monkey Christ', has died aged 94. Her work sparked debate and unexpectedly boosted tourism in Borja, Spain.
Rome has finally opened its long-awaited Metro C line station beneath the Colosseum, showcasing unearthed Roman artefacts. Discover how this engineering feat blends ancient history with modern transport.
New aerial photographs showcase the breathtaking scale of Rome's Colosseum and Roman Forum, highlighting the ancient landmarks within the modern city. Explore the stunning gallery.
A meticulously restored 1930s Queenslander on Lake Cootharaba, once rumoured to host The Rolling Stones, hits the market. This piece of Sunshine Coast history offers a unique blend of artistry and architecture.
Discover how Donald MacIntyre's pioneering work with native seeds through Emorsgate Seeds restored biodiversity across Britain. Learn about his lasting impact on conservation.
An NHS doctor shares harrowing A&E stories of patients dying in corridors as resident doctors strike over pay and conditions. Discover the crisis facing our health service.
A Manchester man's forehead doubled in size after a hair transplant, leading to hilarious online comments. See his incredible recovery journey and why he decided on the procedure.
A controversial private island in San Francisco Bay, purchased for $3.8m, is deemed an ecological 'death trap' requiring major restoration. Discover the story behind the largest environmental fine ever issued.
King Charles appears on Country Life celebrating his remarkable three-year restoration of Sandringham's 60-acre gardens. Discover the royal horticultural transformation.
King Charles appears on Country Life celebrating Sandringham's garden restoration. Discover the new maze, magnolia walk, and sundial garden. Read the full feature now.
At 89, UK jazz pioneer Mike Westbrook uses AI to resurrect his lost epic, The Cortège. Discover his genre-bending career from the Proms to circus collaborations.
Discover the forgotten world of stonemasonry - a centuries-old craft facing extinction despite building Britain's most iconic landmarks. Meet the craftsmen fighting to save their trade.
After decades of neglect and a monumental restoration effort, Bath's Georgian-era Cleveland Pools has triumphantly reopened as Britain's oldest lido, offering swimmers a unique heritage experience.
Britain's oldest public lido faces urgent restoration after severe flooding causes significant damage to the Grade II* listed Georgian swimming baths in Bath.
Discover how a determined couple is transforming a historic Worcestershire site into a breathtaking castle, facing unprecedented challenges in one of Channel 4's most dramatic building projects yet.
A section of the historic Torre dei Conti in Rome crumbled onto the street, narrowly avoiding tragedy as emergency services secure the area around the 800-year-old monument.
Freshwater pearl mussels, once hunted to near extinction in Britain, are making a remarkable comeback in Cumbrian rivers thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Dramatic rescue operation underway in Rome after 13th-century tower collapses, trapping man in rubble just metres from the Colosseum as he fights for life in intensive care.
Shocking footage captures the moment a 2,000-year-old tower in Rome partially collapses, sending tourists scrambling for safety as debris rains down near the iconic Colosseum.
Italian authorities have launched a major investigation after a tourist was filmed defacing the historic Colosseum in Rome, prompting outrage and calls for stricter penalties against cultural vandalism.
A section of the medieval Torre dei Conti crumbled near Rome's Colosseum, sparking emergency closures and raising concerns about the preservation of Italy's historic structures.
Discover how conservationists in Northumberland are helping wild salmon overcome man-made barriers on their epic upstream journeys with an ingenious fish ladder solution.
Marine scientists discover artificial reefs created by centuries-old shipwrecks are boosting fish populations around Britain's coast, offering new hope for sustainable fisheries.
Groundbreaking research reveals how a mysterious cellular 'potion' enables newts to regenerate their eyes, with revolutionary implications for human medicine and blindness treatment.
Groundbreaking discovery at New York's Metropolitan Museum as advanced imaging uncovers hidden self-portrait beneath Vincent van Gogh's 1886 painting 'The Potato Peeler', rewriting art history.
In a landmark conservation effort, beavers have been officially released into the Scottish Highlands, marking a new chapter for ecosystem restoration and biodiversity in the region.