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Coast to Coast Food Festival episode 17

Coast to Coast Food Festival episode 17

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Coast to Coast Food Festival episode 17: Sean Fletcher and Edith Bowman search for tips and treats from food producers as they explore Leicester Market, with masterclasses in fajitas and gelato. Ryan Hand discovers why some snacks in our shops seem to be shrinking, and Michela Chiappa reveals what makes a perfect coffee. Chef Julie Lin is on a mission to discover the story behind Scotland’s square sausages.         Food festivals in the UK are becoming increasingly popular, providing a unique opportunity to discover local cuisine and regional produce. These events showcase the very best in British […]

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The Taking of Christ - Caravaggio

The Taking of Christ

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The Taking of Christ: The extraordinary story of one of world’s great, lost masterpieces: Caravaggio‘s “The Taking of Christ”. This film traces the painting’s journey from its birth in Rome in 1602 to its amazing re-discovery in 1990.     “The Taking of Christ” by Italian Baroque master Caravaggio today holds pride of place in the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin. Its subject is the arrest of Jesus, the moment when the son of God, is betrayed with a kiss – the Judas kiss. 400 years ago the painting was one of the most costly and celebrated artworks of

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Bauhaus

Bauhaus 100

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In 1919 an art school opened in Germany that would change the world forever. It was called the Bauhaus. A century later, its radical thinking still shapes our lives today.     Bauhaus 100 is the story of Walter Gropius, architect and founder of the Bauhaus, and the teachers and students he gathered to form this influential school. Traumatised by his experiences during the Great War, and determined that technology should never again be used for destruction, Gropius decided to reinvent the way art and design were taught. At the Bauhaus, all the disciplines would come together to create the

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Treasures of Ancient Greece ep. 3

Treasures of Ancient Greece episode 3

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The documentary Treasures of Ancient Greece episode 3 explores how a handful of masterpieces shaped the course of Western culture. These iconic works did not simply fade into history. Instead, they embarked on extraordinary afterlives, echoing through centuries of artistic and political change. Their influence reveals how succeeding generations have consistently looked to ancient Greek art. They found inspiration for their own ideals, ambitions, and even their darkest ideologies, which sought to twist this beauty into a justification for supremacy. This journey demonstrates the powerful, complex, and enduring cultural legacy of these ancient treasures. The story of these masterpieces is

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