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The 10 most beautiful tapestries

12 August 2014
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Jason FaragoFeatures correspondent
News imageThe Apocalypse Tapestry, 1377–1382
The Apocalypse Tapestry, 1377–1382
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What do we mean when we talk about 'Islamic art'?

Art critic Alastair Sooke travels to Doha to discover some of the treasures of the Museum of Islamic Art.

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News imageBlue Quran: A rare 1,000-year-old masterpiece

Blue Quran: A rare 1,000-year-old masterpiece

Art critic Alastair Sooke learns about a masterpiece of the Islamic world at Doha's Museum of Islamic Art.

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Inside the controversial cult known as the 'Children of God'

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The fortress at the heart of 'bloodiest siege in history'

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Why did the First Crusade begin?

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The secret world of Japan's 'Hidden Christians'

Christianity was outlawed in Japan in 1614, but some Christians continued in secret for centuries.

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The surprising location of an ancient Christian monastery

This Buddhist temple is also the earliest surviving Christian monastery in China.

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The mega church that houses 1 million Christians

How many people can a 1km long church host?

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What you find when you remove a fig leaf

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The Russian cult leader who thinks he is Jesus

A journey to the heart of a mysterious Russian cult whose leader has been accused of fraud and abuse.

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The intimate secret life of nuns

Photographer Valeria Luongo has been documenting the daily life of nuns in Rome since 2015

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News imageThe festival of ‘eight million’ gods

The festival of ‘eight million’ gods

Japan celebrates the millions of gods in Japan’s indigenous religion, Shinto.

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News imageThailand's 'rebel' female monks

Thailand's 'rebel' female monks

Women aren't allowed to be ordained as monks in Thailand – but that didn't stop these women.

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The website helping ex-Muslims flee the Gulf

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News imageThe ancient symbol shared by many religions

The ancient symbol shared by many religions

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News imagePortable protection from the stress of modern life?

Portable protection from the stress of modern life?

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The incredible street artists of Chennai

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