Virayatan of Rajgir... The stories of Jain tradition reflected in the displays
The article discusses the Virayatan museum in Rajgir, Bihar, showcasing the rich history and traditions of Jainism through vibrant dioramas and ancient artifacts.
Findings from Žibininkai village enriched the collections of the Kretinga Museum
The Kretinga Museum has received new archaeological findings from Žibininkai village, including various artifacts dating from the 17th century.
Louvre Director Resigns Months After Daring Museum Theft
The director of the Louvre has resigned following a high-profile theft at the museum involving valuable artifacts.
The Gold Mine of Kalamaja: A Tool for One, a Jewelry for Another, for a Third...
The article explores the various monetary items found in Kalamaja, Tallinn, shedding light on the historical currency used in the 15th century and related artifacts.
The enigmatic signs carved by our ancestors to remember information 40,000 years ago
Researchers have discovered that ancient artifacts featuring complex geometric signs were likely used by our ancestors to record information.
Lovejoy episode helps antiques dealer identify stolen Napoleon III artefacts
A dealer identified stolen altar cards from Napoleon III after recognizing them while watching the show Lovejoy, leading to their recovery a decade after the theft.
Côte d'Ivoire: France Hands Stolen Colonial-Era 'Talking Drum' Back to Côte d'Ivoire
France has returned a looted colonial-era talking drum, the Djidji Ayokwe, to Côte d'Ivoire as part of its efforts to repatriate stolen artifacts to Africa.
Tomb over a thousand years old with human remains and gold discovered in Panama
A thousand-year-old tomb containing human remains and gold artifacts has been discovered in Panama, indicating the presence of a high-status individual.
Ancient Europeans are connected by "horned beings," researchers found. The key was a shaman's grave
Researchers reveal insights into the interactions between the first farmers and indigenous hunter-gatherers in prehistoric Europe through the examination of a shaman's burial equipped with unique artifacts.
Historical Collectibles: When Typewriters Write History
The House of Bavarian History in Regensburg now also preserves the typewriter of Kurt Eisner, adding to its rich collection of historically significant artifacts.
Saint Francis of Assisi’s Skeleton Goes on Public Display for First Time
Saint Francis of Assisi’s skeleton is being displayed to the public for the first time at the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, drawing significant interest from visitors.
Archaeologists find European pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries during works in a square in Amapá
Archaeologists unearthed historical artifacts during construction work in the Barão do Rio Branco Square in Macapá, Brazil, shedding light on aspects of local life in the 18th and 19th centuries.
N. Kaklamanis: Complete album with the execution of 200 in Kaisariani
A Belgian collector possesses a complete photographic album of the execution of 200 in Kaisariani, revealing more than previously published photos.
Game simulating museum thefts to discuss the repatriation of artworks
The new South African video game 'Relooted' involves players stealing from Western museums to return African artifacts to their countries of origin, sparking discussions about art repatriation.
Collections of the Sports Museum. Estonia's only winter Paralympic medal winner's competition number
The Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum is showcasing significant artifacts from Estonia's winter sports history, including items related to the only Estonian athlete to win a winter Paralympic medal, Vilma Nugis.
Collections of the Sports Museum. Estonian athletes went to the Winter Olympics with Jaakson's passports
The Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum showcases significant artifacts highlighting Estonia's Olympic history, particularly its participation in the Winter Olympics after regaining independence in 1991.
The Mission of Museums – Save Cultural Heritage in the Event of War
Museums in Norrköping are preparing to evacuate essential cultural artifacts and artworks in response to potential conflicts, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage.
A century later: Turkey begins the hunt for the lost treasures of Trabzon – The case goes to the Russian occupation of Pontus
Turkey is renewing efforts to reclaim historical manuscripts and artifacts taken during the Russian occupation of Trabzon a century ago, sparking diplomatic and cultural discussions.
The historic gold pendant of Henry VIII that was lost has been sold: how many millions were paid for it
A lost gold pendant from the marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon was found in 2019 and is now part of the British Museum's collection after a significant public fundraising effort.
Relics can be viewed at the Literature Museum hall only until the end of February
A special exhibition at the Literature Museum in Estonia celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Estonian book is open until the end of February, featuring rare books and artifacts.
"For things to become old and interesting, they must be allowed to live"
The article discusses the importance of allowing historical items and artifacts to exist and be appreciated for their cultural significance.
Heating Therapy Tool 'Onjaku' Found in Heijo-kyo and Dazaifu—Could It Have Been Imported from Silla?
Artifacts resembling a heating therapy tool known as 'Onjaku' have been discovered in archaeological sites in Heijo-kyo and Dazaifu, possibly indicating connections with Silla.
The Meaning in the Snow, a Journey from Patagonia to Greenland
An exhibition titled 'The Meaning in the Snow' explores cultural connections and artifacts from diverse snowy regions, showcased at the Mudec Museum in Milan until June 28.
The Famous Ribchester Helmet: Impossible to Fight, but It Looked Very Luxurious
The Ribchester helmet, part of the British Museum's collection since 1813, is an intricately designed Roman artifact depicting a battle scene and represents one of only three Roman helmets with masks found in Britain.
British university to return looted African artifacts
The University of Cambridge will return over 100 looted artifacts to Nigeria, responding to calls for repatriation of cultural items taken during colonial rule.
Latvian Housewives' Creativity Knows No Bounds! Diaspora Cookbooks on Display at the Exhibition 'Treasured Pages and Delicious Dinners'
The exhibition explores how Latvian housewives adapted traditional recipes while in exile and highlights diaspora cookbooks as cultural artifacts.
British Museum raises money and purchases pendant linked to King Henry VIII
The British Museum has acquired a golden heart pendant linked to the union of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon after raising £3.5 million to prevent its sale to a private collector.
The order of Manuela Rosas: the story of the mandate that has guarded San Martín's sword for a century
The debate over the transfer of San Martín's sword has revived historical memories tied to the mandate of Manuela Rosas, which stipulates the sword's final depositary as the National Historical Museum.
Join the Night Walk in the Universe of the Silla Kings
The article highlights a night walk event in Gyeongju, South Korea, where the ancient burial mounds of the Silla Kingdom are illuminated, showcasing their historical significance and the intrigue surrounding the artifacts.
Water Leak at the Palace
There was a water leak at the Royal Palace in Norway due to a loosened connection in a hot water pipe, but damage appears to be limited and no significant historical artifacts were affected.
"Relooted": a video game to take back the looted African heritage from Western museums
The video game "Relooted" allows players to virtually reclaim African artifacts that have been taken to Western museums.
Imperfect Leakage of Artifacts at Nanjing Museum: Former Director Involved, Items Auctioned for 2 Billion Yen
Artifacts have been illegally leaked and sold from the Nanjing Museum in China, with investigations implicating the former director and others.
United Kingdom: the University of Cambridge museum will return 116 bronzes from Benin to Nigeria
The University of Cambridge museum has announced the return of 116 artifacts known as the Benin bronzes to Nigeria, more than a century after they were taken during British colonial raids.
They intervened a figure of San Martín in San Lorenzo after the controversy over the corvo saber
An artist painted a blue tear on a statue of General San Martín in San Lorenzo, igniting discussions after the historical saber's relocation.
Where to see San Martín's sabre for free: location, days, and times
San Martín's sabre returns to military custody and is now available for public viewing for free in Buenos Aires.
The museum as a place of transit: Agnes Essonti turns colonial plunder into living memory
Agnes Essonti Luque's exhibition at the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Madrid recontextualizes colonial history by transforming the museum into a space of active engagement with the stories behind the artifacts.
Rare Watch by Courvoisier at the Upcoming Vergos Auctions
Vergos Auctions will feature a unique collection of rare historical artifacts and artworks in its auction of 19th and 20th-century historical and folkloric items.
The Perfume of the Mummy: Researchers Document Ancient Civilizations' Scents Through 'Smelling' History
Researchers are exploring ancient scents through historical texts and artifacts, reviving the significance of smell in understanding past civilizations.
Oldest handheld wooden tools ever? Ancient artifacts preserved in mud mystify archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered what are believed to be the oldest wooden tools ever found, dating back approximately 430,000 years, in Greece's Megalopolis basin.
Riddle of the Neolithic: The Underground Hieroglyphs of the Last Hunters and Gatherers
An exhibition in Berlin features significant artifacts from Göbeklitepe, shedding light on early sedentary life through powerful and unsettling finds.
Intimately Created, Personally Used
The Kunsthalle in Germany showcases its first extensive exhibition on romantic miniatures with over 200 artifacts under the title 'For Your Eyes Only.'
Judicial presentations continue for San Martín's curved saber while it awaits in San Lorenzo
Historian Araceli Bellota presented an amicus curiae regarding the saber of San Martín in a judicial case while San Lorenzo's mayor expressed optimism about its return.
1,500 coins, amphorae or swords: the hidden treasure plundered by a couple in Palma
A couple in Palma has been accused of plundering over 1,500 artifacts, including coins and weapons ranging from Greek times to the Middle Ages, which were seized at Palma airport.
In the museum's darkness, the 'nanny' stands with her UV flashlight
The article discusses the requirements for setting up an exhibition featuring priceless limestone artifacts that are thousands of years old, highlighting the use of cranes, UV flashlights, and a 'nanny'.
Massive industrial site uncovered in unlikely location as archaeologists cite 'enormous' potential
Archaeologists from Durham University have uncovered a large Roman industrial complex near Sunderland, revealing significant insights into ancient Roman life through the discovery of hundreds of tools and artifacts.
The oldest wooden wind instrument in Korea, ‘Baekje Piri,’ discovered in Buyeo
The oldest wooden wind instrument from the Baekje period was discovered in Buyeo, South Korea, along with 329 other artifacts dating back 1400 years.
Leaders of desecrated Catholic school urge prayer for perpetrators after Mary statue, tabernacle destroyed
The leaders of Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach, California, are calling for community prayers and acts of reparation after a break-in resulted in significant destruction of religious artifacts.
Where Will San Martín's Curved Sword Be?
President Javier Milei formalized the relocation of José de San Martín's historical curved sword, prompting immediate resignations in institutional leadership and a legal battle with territorial successors.
Beginnings of Civilization: Where Humanity Learned Community
An exhibition in Berlin showcases artifacts from the prehistoric settlement of Göbekli Tepe, exploring its origins and significance in the history of civilization.
The government officialized the transfer of the curved saber of San Martín to the Granaderos Regiment
The government has officially announced the transfer of General José de San Martín's curved saber from the National Historical Museum to the Granaderos a Caballo Regiment, effective from this Saturday.