Modern fictional depictions have got nothing on the stories that swirled up around the young commander during his life

This small show is an excuse to gorge on fabulous paintings by brilliant, mostly female artists

This is no dry academic investigation of how the ancient language was unlocked

The museum known for its stunning Arab Hall has been refreshed with new spaces (and, yes, a cafe) in a way that breathes in new life

Eat, drink and be merry! Perfect presents for foodies

Picasso called him the “father” of his generation of artists

The largest exhibition of the artist’s work in a decade opens this week

The work by this artist, a sort of Lithuanian Blake, evokes folk tales and mystic philosophies

The streets of London were always going to be filled with thousands of people wanting to commemorate the Queen but as Melanie McDonagh discovered, the different types of mourners, from every sector of society, creates a deeply touching public experience

The crowd stood silent as the gunners in Hyde Park sounded the salute – 96 times the guns rang out

How is this most extraordinary of American artists so little-known here?

Timed to coincide with the film of the same name, this small but fascinating display leads you into a treasure trove