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Egypt Plans Pyramid ‘Renovation’, Causing Outrage
Plans to renovate a Giza pyramid by Egypt have caused anger among archaeologists and the general public alike.
The plan by the Egyptian government revolves around the Pyramid of Menkaure – the smallest of the three pyramids in the Giza…
Mona Lisa Attacked Again As Protestors Throw Soup At Painting
On Sunday, two protestors threw soup at the Mona Lisa – the latest in a series of attacks on the famous painting.
The two female protestors entered the museum on Sunday morning, though it remains unclear how they managed to sneak in soup…
Commemorating a Milestone: The Ten Commandments and Moses’ Leadership Legacy This Week
In the week marked by the Jewish calendar, we commemorate two events that have profoundly shaped history: Moses' flight from Egypt and the giving of the Ten Commandments. These episodes have not only molded faith and history but also cast a…
Alexander And Bonin Gallery Closes After 28 Years
The Alexander and Bonin Gallery, one of the most iconic mid-size galleries in New York, has closed down after 28 years.
The announcement was made by Carolyn Alexander, one of the two co-founders of the gallery. It came as the…
Outrage Intensifies After French Government Proposes Modern Changes To Notre Dame
After the French government proposed adding modern art to the Notre Dame Cathedral, criticism has been piling up.
In 2019, the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral – one of the most visited cathedrals in the world – caught fire. The devastating…
Jacksonville Mayor Orders Removal Of Confederate Statue In Florida
A Confederate statue was removed from a park in Jacksonville, Florida after an order from the city’s mayor.
The monument, titled ‘Tribute to the Women of the Southern Confederacy’, was erected at Springfield Park in Jacksonville in 1915.…
Greek Ministry Offers ‘Important’ Artifacts To UK If Parthenon Marbles Returned
The Greek government has offered to send some ‘most important’ artifacts to the British Museum if the Parthenon Marbles are returned.
Speaking to The Guardian, Lina Mendoni (Greek Culture Minister) made assurances that there would be a…
Metropolitan Museum To Return Khmer Artifacts To Thailand And Cambodia
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that they will return 16 Khmer artifacts to Cambodia and Thailand.
The artifacts were one of the numerous works once sold by disgraced art dealer Douglas Latchford. The late dealer was convicted…
Louvre Museum Evacuated Following Bomb Threat
On Saturday morning, the Louvre Museum in Paris was evacuated and closed after receiving bomb threats.
For its visitors, things seemed to go haywire as the iconic museum – as well as the underground shopping center beneath the inverted…
Bloomberg Uproots Gagosian From Their Home At Madison Avenue
The Gagosian gallery will have to move out of the historic Madison Avenue building – one of its homes for over three decades.
According to news reports, RFR Holdings (owner of 980 Madison Avenue) has submitted a proposal of leasing 85…