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A shoulder of Alexandra Peak, the second heighest peak in the Rwenzori range, as seen from Margherita Peak. In the valley between the two peaks lies Stanley Glacier. The glacier was once so high that guides could lead clients across it on a gentle walk between the peaks. Today the face of the mountain is exposed as the glacier dies.

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See the magnificent but melting glaciers of the Rwenzori mountains

Spanning Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the glaciers of this little-studied mountain range may vanish this decade. These stunning photographs capture them before they disappear

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A painting of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, in London, 1767, wearing a blue suit with elaborate gold braid and buttons, a far cry from the simple dress he affected when he served as ambassador to France in later years. During his time in London, Franklin was the leading voice of American interests in England. He wrote popular essays on behalf of the colonies and was instrumental in securing the repeal of the 1765 Stamp Act. The painting is by David Martin and is currently on display in the White House. The bust on the left side is that of Isaac Newton. (Photo by: Pictures From History/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

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Justin Cronin on the books, films and TV that inspired The Ferryman

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2G47GDY Goya. Saturn Devouring his Son, one of the Black Paintings by Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828), mixed technique transferred to canvas, c. 1820-23

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Titanium Noir review: Gripping, philosophical science fiction

Suppose the megarich can rejuvenate – but it makes them grow to titanic proportions? Nick Harkaway's novel draws on Greek myth and noir in a fabulous thought experiment that reflects our own fixation with "making it big", says Sally Adee

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New book collates the pioneering photographs of Anna Atkins

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