Art News
Archaeologists Discover an Ancient Underground City in Turkey's South
Apr 26, 2022
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An archaeological dig in Turkey has uncovered what researchers believe to be the world's largest subterranean city.
Art News
Egypt's Disturbing Heritage Destruction: Ancient Tombs and Cultural Sites Vanishing!
Aug 29, 2023
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Egypt's modernization drive in Cairo involves demolishing historic tombs, cultural centers, and neighborhoods, sparking concerns about the loss of heritage and displacement of residents. Ancient sites razed for new developments and roads, while locals fear erasure of history amid the government's plans.
Art History
Shavuot Across the Ages: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Creations
Jun 7, 2024
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Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks, is a significant Jewish holiday celebrated between May 15 and June 14. It commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and is marked by traditions such as festive meals, Torah study sessions, and the reading of the Book of Ruth. Additionally, contemporary artists draw inspiration from Shavuot's themes to create artworks that explore its religious and symbolic essence.
Art History
International Dance Day Celebrated with 5 Masterpieces of Ancient Art
Apr 28, 2025
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On April 29, the world celebrates International Dance Day, established in 1982 by the International Dance Committee (CID) within the International Theatre Institute of UNESCO, to honor all forms and cultures of dance...
Art News
A tourist damages an ancient painting at the Uffizi while trying to make a meme.
Jun 24, 2025
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A clumsy visitor damaged an 18th-century painting at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence while trying to make a meme. This new incident, captured by surveillance cameras, raises concerns about reckless behavior in museums in the age of social media.
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Archaeologists have found the tomb of an ancient Egyptian official who died 4,300 years ago
May 20, 2022
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Last week, a statement from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology at the University of Warsaw said that the tomb of an ancient Egyptian official who was in charge of keeping secret documents in the royal chancellery had been found in the ancient Egyptian necropolis Saqqara.
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Bought for 35 dollars in a second-hand store in Texas, the sculpture turns out to be an ancient Roman bust!
May 24, 2022
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A marble bust purchased for about $35 from a Goodwill store by a Texas woman is on temporary display at a San Antonio museum after experts determined it was a centuries-old sculpture missing from Germany since World War II.