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In A First, Scotland’s Glasgow Museums Return Stolen Objects To India
In a historic first, the Glasgow Museums in Scotland became the first museum in the United Kingdom to return stolen objects to India.
The ceremony occurred on Friday last week at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It was attended by…
ICOM Panel Condemns Actions Of Russian Members In Ukraine
A Sunday panel by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) strongly condemned the actions of its Russian members during the Ukraine invasion.
The panel was hosted a day ahead of the 3-day General Conference Prague 2022. Titled…
Mexico City To Remove Feminist Protest Monument Amidst Outcry
Mexico City is moving forward with the decision to remove a feminist “anti-monument” installed there last year and replace it with a historical stature replica, leading to public outrage.
The monument in question is colloquially known as…
Ancient Gold Rings discovered in a grave in Romania
Archaeologists have made an astonishing discovery inside a prehistoric grave situated in Romania. They have discovered 169 ancient gold rings. They also uncovered 800 beads and a copper bracelet.
Archaeologist Călin Ghemiș of the Ţării…
Archaeologists unearth an ancient portrait under a pyramid in China
Archaeologists unearth a supposed ancient portrait of a king in Shaanxi province, China. The mysterious portrait was found carved into the foot of the 4300-year-old Shimao pyramid.
The ancient portrait is among the 70 stone carvings. It…
This Museum rebrings the masterpiece to the table, examining the role of human body in intimacy!
Emerged on October 5, 2002, Museum of Sex aims to preserve and present the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. It has now generated over 30 exhibitions and 6 virtual installations, and gathered over 20,000…
Archaeology Museum to cover up the skulls of 13 Black Philadelphians
The Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology plans to re-burp the skulls of 13 Black Philadelphians. A study to propagate white supremacism used the bodies of those 13 Black Philadelphians.
One activist in the committee…
Arts Council England renews guidelines on repatriations and restitutions claims
A report commissioned by Arts Council England and the Institute of Art and Law seeks to provide museums in the U.K. with guidance on how to deal with restitution and repatriation claims.
The report replaces two-decade-old guidelines on…
Israeli archeologists have uncovered an ancient coin
The archeologist team in North Israel has found a bronze coin that depicts the zodiac symbol. It dates back about 2,000 years. The archeologists have discovered it near Haifa. The rare ancient coin belongs to the reign of Antonius Pius, a…
Michigan Museum of Horror to open at Irish Hills
If you love horror and spookiness, then get ready to head towards the Irish Hills. The new museum, called the Michigan Museum of Horror, will be completely filled with skeletons and eerie displays. Nate Thompson, a filmmaker in the Irish…