Tag: Society
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The whole truth about Van Gogh’s ear, and why his ‘mad genius’ is a myth
A new exhibition claims Vincent Van Gogh’s mental illness hampered his work, rather than drove his singular vision – and presents fresh medical evidence about his notorious self-mutilation
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London housing: are high prices really the fault of rich foreigners?
Overseas investors appear to have taken far too much blame for the high cost of London housing
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Brands count cost of celebrity ties after Johnny Depp and Maria Sharapova
Sponsors left in a dilemma over tennis star’s ban and allegations against the actor
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The Louvre’s closure proves art cannot survive climate change
The flooding in Paris is a stark warning of the danger posed by climate change to everything human civilisation has achieved – no matter how priceless
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House prices fall in London’s luxury postcodes
Oil price, stamp duty and Brexit fears cause drop in areas such as Notting Hill and Hampstead but market rises elsewhere
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Super-rich may quit London homes under new anti-corruption rules
Estate agent predicts some billionaire clients will sell property if no longer able to keep identity secret via offshore firms