Grand Egyptian Museum Opens: Ultimate Guide to Cairo's New Wonder
After two decades of anticipation, Cairo's Grand Egyptian Museum welcomes visitors with unprecedented access to Tutankhamun's treasures and monumental artefacts.
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Grand Egyptian Museum announces long-awaited opening date
After 22 years of anticipation and delays, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open its doors, promising to become the world's largest archaeological museum and home to Tutankhamun's complete treasures.
Gen Z Rejects Helen Mirren As National Treasure
A generational divide is emerging as younger audiences reject traditional icons like Helen Mirren, with The Traitors signalling a dramatic shift in British entertainment values.
Louvre Recovers €12m Stolen Jewels in DNA Breakthrough
In a stunning breakthrough, French investigators have recovered €12m worth of stolen Renaissance jewels using cutting-edge forensic technology, solving a brazen 2019 Louvre Museum theft.
Louvre Heist: €100,000 Art Theft Exposes Museum Security
Exclusive investigation reveals how thieves bypassed world-class security to steal priceless Renaissance treasures from the Louvre in a meticulously planned overnight operation.
French Crown Jewels Sold Off in 1887, Expert Reveals
Shocking discovery reveals France's priceless crown jewels were systematically dismantled and sold by the government in 1887, leaving the Louvre without its most spectacular gems.
King's Treasure: Rare Coins Found in Royal Collection
Exclusive look at the priceless historical treasures discovered during inventory of King Charles III's royal collection, including rare coins dating back centuries.
Mr Benn creator's lost puppetry treasures uncovered
Exclusive look at newly discovered artefacts from the creator of classic children's TV show Mr. Benn, revealing the genius behind Britain's beloved puppet icon.
£1 charity shop box contains £15k Disney treasure
A lucky charity shopper discovers a vintage Walt Disney memorabilia box worth over £15,000 after paying just £1 at a British charity shop, in an incredible find that's stunned collectors.
Ancient artefacts found in vulture nest rewrite Welsh history
A remarkable hoard of ancient treasures spanning 4,000 years has been uncovered in an unlikely location - a vulture's nest within a Brecon Beacons nature reserve, rewriting Welsh archaeological history.
Hunter S. Thompson's Suicide Pact Revealed
New details emerge about the dramatic suicide pact and final moments of legendary journalist Hunter S. Thompson, whose death shocked the literary world.
Hunter S. Thompson's Death: The Gonzo Finale
Twenty years after his dramatic exit, a new review examines the complex legacy of Hunter S. Thompson's suicide and its profound impact on literature and counterculture.
Stephen King Donates to Florida Library After Censorship Row
Horror master Stephen King makes powerful statement against censorship with substantial contribution to Florida's Citrus County Library System after local commissioners slash funding.
Mail Writer Shaun Usher Dies Aged 88
The literary world mourns the loss of Shaun Usher, celebrated Daily Mail writer and author, who passed away peacefully at 88, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in British journalism.
Booker Prize 2024 Shortlist Revealed
The prestigious Booker Prize shortlist for 2024 has been announced, featuring six exceptional novels that explore themes of identity, history, and the human condition, with authors from the UK, US, and Ireland vying for the £50,000 award.
Woody Allen's First Novel Divides Critics
The filmmaker's debut novel, a philosophical tale of a man's search for meaning, receives a mixed reception from critics who question its literary merits.
Chandler's Kafka Connection Revealed in New Biography
A groundbreaking biography uncovers Raymond Chandler's profound admiration for Franz Kafka, revealing how the Czech writer's bleak vision shaped the hardboiled detective genre.
Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist Features Kiran Desai and David Szalay
The prestigious Booker Prize 2025 shortlist has been revealed, featuring literary giants Kiran Desai and David Szalay alongside four other exceptional authors. Discover the six novels competing for the £50,000 prize.
Sarah Jessica Parker Joins International Booker Prize Panel
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker joins the International Booker Prize judging panel, championing global literature and translation, amidst discussions on celebrity influence in literary awards.
Booker Prize 2025 Longlist: 13 Novels Revealed
Discover the 13 exceptional novels longlisted for the prestigious 2025 Booker Prize, featuring a diverse mix of established literary giants and exciting debut voices from across the globe.
Booker Prize Hailed as Indian Authors Dominate Shortlist
The 2023 Booker Prize ceremony in London marked a watershed moment for literature, as authors of Indian origin dominated the shortlist and claimed the coveted award, signalling a shift in the British literary landscape.
Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Six Novels Compete
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Desai and Szalay Lead
The Man Booker Prize 2025 shortlist showcases six extraordinary novels, featuring literary heavyweights Kiran Desai and David Szalay, praised for their 'brilliantly human' storytelling.
Wigtown: Scotland's Book Town With Royal Links
Explore the hidden gem of Wigtown in Scotland, a picturesque book lover's paradise with surprising royal links and award-winning attractions.
Richard Beard's Novel Reimagines Alan Turing's Life
Acclaimed author Richard Beard unveils his groundbreaking novel 'Universal Turing Machine', a profound exploration of Alan Turing's life and legacy that challenges conventional biography through speculative fiction.
Tom Gauld's hilarious take on what 'bestseller' really means
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals the comical reality behind literary success in his latest Guardian cartoon strip, offering a witty commentary on the publishing world's obsession with bestseller lists.
Hilary Mantel's Legacy: New Prize for Emerging Writers
A powerful new literary prize, established in memory of the late, great Hilary Mantel, will offer unpublished writers a life-changing opportunity to secure a book deal and follow in her footsteps.
Striped Pyjamas author John Boyne cancelled for gender views
Bestselling Irish author John Boyne, famed for 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', is at the centre of a fierce cancellation campaign after expressing gender-critical beliefs. The literary community is deeply divided over free speech and trans rights.
Queen Camilla's Witty Pride and Prejudice Joke
Queen Camilla charmed attendees at her annual literary festival with a playful reference to Colin Firth's iconic Mr Darcy lake scene from the BBC's Pride and Prejudice adaptation.
Kiran Desai: I never thought it would happen in the US
Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai delivers a powerful critique on America's political trajectory, drawing alarming parallels to the themes of her seminal novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' in an exclusive Guardian interview.
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