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National & Local

The reconstruction project of the museum complex has been halted: a petition has been announced, signatures are being collected

A petition led by controversial politician Naglis Puteikis has been initiated against the transformation of the historic Jonušas Radvila Palace in Vilnius into a modern museum, amidst protests from heritage conservation experts.

Mar 1 • 11:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Will of the Righteous Army That Rose at Times of National Crisis... 'Namdo Righteous Army' Museum Opens on the 5th

The Namdo Righteous Army Historical Museum officially opened in Naju, South Korea, on February 5th, displaying artifacts and exhibitions that commemorate the history of local righteous armies during various national crises from the 16th century onwards.

Mar 1 • 05:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

An exhibition of historical Seto silver jewelry was opened in Obinitsa

An exhibition dedicated to historical Seto silver jewelry has opened at the Obinitsa museum, exploring its significance today.

Feb 28 • 16:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Historical Seto Silver Jewelry to be Seen in Obinitsa Museum

A new exhibition dedicated to historical Seto silver jewelry has opened at the Obinitsa Museum, exploring their modern significance for Seto women.

Feb 28 • 16:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Psychology Museum Opens: 'With a drawer and a rat, transcendental phenomena of human behavior have been observed'

The new Psychology Museum at the Complutense University of Madrid showcases various historical objects related to psychological experiments and theories.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Kremlin is dismantling the awarded Gulag History Museum. In contrast, the FSB can build new prisons reminiscent of the gulag

The Kremlin is shutting down the Gulag History Museum while allowing the construction of new prisons reminiscent of historical gulags, amid rising repression in Russia.

Feb 25 • 13:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Afterlife of a Decapitated: Marie Antoinette from Head to Toe

An exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London explores the enduring fashion legacy of Marie Antoinette amidst historical critiques.

Feb 25 • 09:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pavement with Swastikas from the Palácio da Redenção is Displayed at the João Pessoa Museum: 'The Need for Exhibition Arose'

A pavement tile featuring swastikas from the historic Palácio da Redenção in João Pessoa is now on display at the João Pessoa City Museum, highlighting controversial historical decorations.

Feb 22 • 14:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Charis Doukas: Athens Must Finally Acquire a National Resistance Museum

Athens' Mayor Charis Doukas emphasizes the need for a National Resistance Museum to honor the historical significance of Greece’s resistance against Nazi occupation, particularly following the recent revelation of shocking visual documents of Nazi executions in Kaisariani.

Feb 20 • 16:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Doukas' Initiative for a National Resistance Museum – Meeting with Charitsis and Charalambidis

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas is advocating for the establishment of a National Resistance Museum following a meeting with political and historical figures.

Feb 20 • 15:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Liepāja Museum's Exhibition 'Classical Modernism in Latvia' Illuminates the Formation Period of the Latvian State

The exhibition 'Classical Modernism in Latvia' at the Liepāja Museum sheds light on the complex historical narratives of Latvia's formation and cultural identity post-1918.

Feb 20 • 08:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Earth to the Moon without leaving the Sierra Oeste of Madrid

The article highlights a gastronomic route in Sierra Oeste de Madrid, featuring historical and cultural landmarks including the Lunar Museum of Fresnedillas and its significance during the Apollo 11 mission.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

How the Idea of Creating a National Resistance Museum in Athens 'Failed'

The idea to establish a National Resistance Museum in Athens has been hindered despite previous studies and initiatives following the revelation of historical documents regarding the execution of communists in 1944.

Feb 18 • 16:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The City transforms the oldest warehouse of the Riachuelo into a museum about port history

Buenos Aires is set to open a new museum this July, reclaiming the historical Barraca Peña to illuminate the port activities of the 19th century.

Feb 17 • 19:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Do you recognize these old objects? A score of 10/10 is not easily achieved

The article presents a quiz on recognizing old household items used over a century ago, emphasizing the historical context of daily life before modern conveniences.

Feb 17 • 16:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Is the oldest pharaoh in Argentina? The enigma of the sarcophagus of Hor Wadj exhibited at the Fine Arts Museum

A sarcophagus on display in Argentina raises questions about its historical significance as a piece potentially belonging to an ancient pharaoh.

Feb 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Madrid museum shuffles its pack charting decades of rapid change in Spain

The Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid presents a new exhibition showcasing 403 works of contemporary art that chronicle Spain's socio-historical transformations over the past 50 years.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Referenced Orwell in ruling against Trump

A U.S. judge ordered the reopening of a slavery exhibit dedicated to nine slaves at George Washington’s museum, referencing Orwell while opposing Trump’s efforts to erase historical injustices.

Feb 16 • 23:33 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Cited '1984' in Ruling Against Trump

A U.S. judge has ordered the reopening of a slavery exhibit dedicated to nine slaves at George Washington's museum, referencing George Orwell's '1984' to criticize President Trump's attempts to limit discussions of systemic discrimination and slavery.

Feb 16 • 23:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

British Museum removes the term Palestine from Middle Eastern exhibitions

The British Museum has removed the term 'Palestine' from its permanent exhibitions on the Middle East, replacing it with historically contextualized names due to public consultations and pressure from advocacy groups.

Feb 16 • 18:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The British Museum Erases 'Palestine' and Sparks Shock and Protests

The British Museum has sparked controversy by removing the name "Palestine" from descriptions in its exhibit on the ancient Near East, following pressure from a pro-Israel legal group.

Feb 16 • 13:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A pro-Israel group successfully convinces the British Museum to remove the term Palestine from its Near East gallery

A pro-Israel group, UK Lawyers for Israel, has succeeded in persuading the British Museum to remove the term Palestine from several exhibits in its Near East gallery, citing concerns about historical misrepresentation.

Feb 16 • 13:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

British Museum removes word 'Palestine' from some displays

The British Museum has decided to remove the term 'Palestine' from certain displays, claiming it inaccurately represents historical contexts.

Feb 16 • 13:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

KKE – Municipality of Kaisariani on the historical evidence of the execution of 200 on May 1, 1944

The KKE and the Municipality of Kaisariani are advocating for the preservation of historical documents related to the execution of political prisoners in 1944, calling for them to be housed in a local museum for public access.

Feb 15 • 17:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 14 • 21:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Nabu Museum: A Cultural Memory That Could Rescue What Politics Failed in Lebanon

The Nabu Museum in northern Lebanon serves as a cultural space, addressing the nation’s historical memory amidst political challenges.

Feb 11 • 11:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

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.

Feb 10 • 19:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 • 18:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

British Museum in London to Purchase Golden Tudor Heart for 97 Million CZK

The British Museum has raised £3.5 million to buy a gold heart-shaped pendant associated with Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.

Feb 10 • 13:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Five thousand people bid farewell to San Martín's curved saber although Granaderos invites to visit it starting tomorrow

Five thousand people gathered at the National Historical Museum in Argentina to bid farewell to General José de San Martín's curved saber, a significant historical artifact.

Feb 7 • 16:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The sword of San Martín is moved from the Historical Museum and Milei will lead an act in Santa Fe

The historic sword of José de San Martín is being relocated from the National Historical Museum to Santa Fe, with President Javier Milei set to lead a ceremony.

Feb 7 • 13:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"We took away the saber that Cristina gave you": the war cry of Milei's supporters against the former director of the Historical Museum amidst the controversy over San Martín

Supporters of Javier Milei confronted the former director of the National Historical Museum over a saber associated with General San Martín, igniting tensions around heritage ownership.

Feb 7 • 13:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The auction for the curved saber, new submissions in court, and what the will says

Today is the last day to see the relic of the Liberator at the National Historical Museum as former director Araceli Bellota appeared before the court as 'amicus curiae', while a precautionary measure by the great-great-grandchildren of Juan Nepomuceno José Miguel Buenaventura Terrero was rejected by Judge Macarena Marra Giménez.

Feb 6 • 16:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Photography: This is how project planning works

The article discusses the charm of an old brick building housing the Dutch Photography Museum and its historical significance.

Feb 6 • 14:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Do you want to meet Mr. Fulir, Žuži Jelinek or Zagorka? Next weekend rush to the Museum of the City of Zagreb

The Museum of the City of Zagreb is organizing the educational event 'Living Pictures', where participants interpret the city's history in authentic historical costumes.

Feb 5 • 13:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Do you want to talk to Ban Jelačić, Mr. Fulir, or the Black Queen? Here’s an opportunity!

The Museum of the City of Zagreb is hosting an educational event called Living Pictures, which has been organized for over two decades, featuring historical reenactments of Zagreb's past.

Feb 5 • 08:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Precious Crown Saved from Jewelry Theft at the Louvre to Be Restored

The Louvre Museum in France will restore Empress Eugénie's historical crown, which was damaged during a jewelry heist last October, after the rare crown was found largely intact.

Feb 5 • 02:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Museum of the City of Brno is exhibiting a 380-year-old document from Emperor Ferdinand III

The Museum of the City of Brno is temporarily displaying a 1646 original document granting special privileges to Brno as a reward for its defense against Swedish siege in 1645, marking the 380th anniversary of its issuance.

Feb 4 • 12:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Discover eight exhibitions to visit in São Paulo in February

The article presents eight exhibitions in São Paulo for February, highlighting photography, architecture, contemporary art, and historical memory, including a notable LGBTQIA+ exhibition at the Museum of Sexual Diversity.

Feb 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The descendants of Manuela Rosas and Máximo Terrero requested that Justice stop the transfer of San Martín's curved saber

Descendants of Manuela Rosas and Máximo Terrero have requested a court to halt the transfer of San Martín's curved saber from the Historical Museum to the Grenadier Regiment, arguing it goes against the donors' wishes.

Feb 3 • 19:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The curved saber must be in the National Historical Museum: the heirs of Rozas speak

Heirs of Manuelita de Rozas are seeking a court order to keep the curved saber of José de San Martín at the National Historical Museum, where it was donated by their family.

Feb 3 • 18:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Congratulations to the Patron of the Palace Museum, Pranas Kiznys

This article congratulates Pranas Kiznys on his significant anniversary, wishing him blessings and good health while acknowledging his contributions to Lithuania's historical and cultural heritage.

Feb 3 • 14:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cavalry Saber of San Martín: Milei signed the decree transferring it and the museum director resigned

President Javier Milei signed a decree transferring the cavalry saber of General José de San Martín to the Cavalry Regiment, coinciding with the commemoration of the Battle of San Lorenzo, while the museum director resigned.

Feb 3 • 14:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

By decree, Milei orders the transfer of San Martín's curved saber and the director of the National Historical Museum resigns

On the anniversary of the Battle of San Lorenzo, President Milei signed a decree to transfer the historical saber of General San Martín to the Granaderos, leading to the resignation of the museum's director.

Feb 3 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

"The Classroom" at the Moderna Museum Corrects History Writing

Polish artist Karol Radziszewski's installation "The Classroom" at the Moderna Museum serves as an activist archive that highlights pockets of resistance in dark times, reflecting on historical narratives.

Feb 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 3 • 05:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Sword of San Martín

The article discusses opposition to the government's decision to relocate General José de San Martín's sword from the National Historical Museum to military barracks, arguing that such symbols should not be moved without valid reasons.

Feb 3 • 03:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Now is the Time to Remember Auschwitz: A Conversation with the Director in a World of Exclusionary Claims

In an interview with Piotr Cywiński, director of the Auschwitz museum, he discusses the importance of remembering the Holocaust in the context of rising exclusionary ideologies worldwide, emphasizing the need to analyze and address contemporary issues through this historical lens.

Feb 2 • 22:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

New Plans for the Dachau MD Site: Youth Culture Center and Library to Be Established in Old Paper Factory

The city of Dachau is proposing a new plan to establish a youth culture center and library in the historical MD paper factory after the collapse of a previous project aimed at creating a major museum complex.

Jan 16 • 13:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Colonial Crimes: The Genocide Museum in Germany's Idyll of Africa

The article discusses a visit from German politicians to the Genocide Museum in Swakopmund, Namibia, which highlights the historical significance of colonial crimes.

Jan 15 • 16:22 UTC

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