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The burnt papyrus of Herculaneum reveals its secrets about Plato

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The burnt papyrus of Herculaneum reveals its secrets about Plato

A scientist shows boxes containing calcined fragments of the Herculaneum papyri on display at the Institut de France in Paris, September 26, 2019. STEFANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP Newly deciphered passages from texts that survived the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius reveal the exact location of the philosopher’s burial. Immersing yourself in the secrets … Read more

The rediscovered magic of the grand decorations of Notre-Dame de Paris

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The rediscovered magic of the grand decorations of Notre-Dame de Paris

After the restoration of the walls of Notre-Dame, interior objects and decorations came next. This project within a project, which is nearing its end, mainly concerned the large-scale paintings that decorated the cathedral. Five years after the fire and until July 21, the Mobilier national is exhibiting some of the “big” decorations that have been … Read more