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Henri Cartier-Bresson captures Harlem, New York, 1947

Life and times of Henri Cartier-Bresson

The work of Henri Cartier-Bresson can now be seen at an exhibition in London. Lynette Eyb turns the lens on a celebrated photographer

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Lumière brothers © Collection Institut Lumière

Life and times of Auguste Lumière

Born 150 years ago, AUGUSTE LUMIÈRE played a pivotal role with his brother in the history of cinema. Zoë McIntyre sheds light on their achievements

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Father of the Olympics: Pierre de Coubertin

Father of the Games: PIERRE de COUBERTIN

As the philanthropic founder of the modern Olympics, PIERRE de COUBERTIN rekindled the idea after nearly 1,500 years in abeyance. Régine Godfrey tells his story

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