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Why does Denmark have the world’s largest collection of brains?
HISTORY

Why does Denmark have the world’s largest collection of brains?

The lives and loves of French writer Colette
CULTURE

The lives and loves of French writer Colette

France next week celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of the novelist whose uproarious life featured in the 2018 Hollywood biopic Colette, starring Keira Knightley.

Pope to return three Parthenon fragments to Athens
HISTORY

Pope to return three Parthenon fragments to Athens

Spain’s Emperor Charles V’s secret code cracked after five centuries
SPANISH HISTORY

Spain’s Emperor Charles V’s secret code cracked after five centuries

SPANISH CITIZENSHIP

Descendants of International Brigades to get fast-track Spanish nationality

Descendants of International Brigades to get fast-track Spanish nationality
CULTURE

French plan to rebuild William the Conqueror’s flagship for €20m

French plan to rebuild William the Conqueror’s flagship for €20m
CULTURE

Spain’s Prado probes if artwork was stolen by Franco’s regime

Spain’s Prado probes if artwork was stolen by Franco’s regime
CULTURE

Is UK national anthem ‘God Save the King’ actually French?

Is UK national anthem ‘God Save the King’ actually French?
Rare editions of Spain’s Don Quixote go up for auction
SPANISH HISTORY

Rare editions of Spain’s Don Quixote go up for auction

Why do many people see Spain’s flag as a fascist symbol?
POLITICS

Why do many people see Spain’s flag as a fascist symbol?

Spain’s lawmakers pass bill honouring Franco-era victims
SPANISH HISTORY

Spain’s lawmakers pass bill honouring Franco-era victims

HISTORY

12 world-changing inventions that came from France

12 world-changing inventions that came from France