Walk the line: Beirut’s wartime demarcation line is now a cultural pathway
Once a physical representation of Lebanon’s divisions, Beirut's wartime demarcation line was an overgrown wasteland of shredded buildings and shattered dreams. Now the line, which runs from the city centre to the National Museum, has become a place of encounter and exchange, where a string of museums is erasing old boundaries, knitting the city together.
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Middle East Editor
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Hanker after a 1970s supercar? The Encor Series 1 elevates the Lotus Esprit to a new levelThis limited-edition remastering of the dramatic wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit stops at nothing to improve and enhance the original without losing sight of its analogue excellence
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A new photo book takes you behind the scenes of some of cinema's most beloved films, from 'Fargo' to 'Charlie's Angels'Set decorator Lauri Gaffin captures Hollywood's quieter moments in an arresting new book
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This sculptural London seafood restaurant was shaped by ‘the emotions of the sea’In Hanover Square, Mazarine pairs a bold, pearlescent interior with modern coastal cuisine led by ‘bistronomy’ pioneer chef Thierry Laborde