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.
Archaeologists reveal Pompeii victims wore heavy woollen cloaks as they fled, adding weight to the theory that Mount Vesuvius erupted in October, not August, AD 79. Discover the chilling new details.
EasyJet launches a new budget route from Liverpool to Naples, the birthplace of pizza. Flights start 3 August, offering winter sun and cultural trips to Pompeii. Book now.
A pioneering robotic system is revolutionising the restoration of Pompeii's ancient Roman frescoes, using AI and robotics to reassemble artefacts shattered by war and volcanic eruption.
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.
Freshwater pearl mussels, once hunted to near extinction in Britain, are making a remarkable comeback in Cumbrian rivers thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
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.
Groundbreaking research from Manchester reveals a promising new treatment that could revolutionise hair restoration for millions suffering from pattern baldness.
Discover how young volunteers are transforming the Klamath River ecosystem in America's most ambitious dam removal project, creating new habitats for salmon and healing tribal lands.
An elderly grandmother's dream investment in a luxury car restoration scheme has left her facing devastating losses as the company behind the ambitious project goes into administration.
Groundbreaking research reveals how scientists successfully reversed hair loss in mice using a single protein treatment, offering new hope for millions suffering from baldness.
Discover how Montana's Blackfeet Nation is restoring traditional bison herds to combat food insecurity and reclaim cultural heritage through a groundbreaking conservation initiative.
Groundbreaking neurotechnology developed in the UK is enabling blind individuals to perceive visual information through a remarkable brain implant, transforming lives and challenging our understanding of sensory restoration.
A remarkable 2,000-year-old Latin inscription has been uncovered during restoration work at Milan's iconic cathedral, offering a fascinating glimpse into the city's Roman past beneath its medieval masterpiece.