Museums
See the Face of a Woman Who Died in a Shipwreck in 1628
A new facial reconstruction vividly resurrects Gertrude, one of 30 people killed during the sinking of the Swedish warship "Vasa"
Roald Dahl Museum Apologizes for the Author's Antisemitism
Building on a 2020 statement from the writer’s family, the charity condemned Dahl's racism as "undeniable and indelible"
New Exhibition Tells the Story of the 'Clotilda,' the Last Known American Slave Ship
A display spotlighting the schooner's survivors is now open inside the new Africatown Heritage House in Mobile, Alabama
The Evolution of the Little Black Dress
A new exhibition showcases how the meaning of the garment has changed since its invention in 1926
River Cruises Will Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Travelers can immerse themselves in the history of the Normandy landings that changed the tide of World War II
The Netherlands Repatriates Nearly 500 Looted Artifacts to Sri Lanka and Indonesia
Six of these objects are held by the Rijksmuseum, which is returning stolen items for the very first time
A Salsa Museum Is Dancing Its Way to the Bronx
While the museum lacks a permanent home, it's bringing lively events to the "Borough of Salsa"
An Archaeologist's Take on What Indiana Jones Gets Right—and Wrong—About the Field
The movie franchise speaks to ethical issues at the very heart of anthropological thinking
Protesters at the Met Condemn 'Unjustifiably Harsh' Charges Against Two Climate Activists
Both are facing up to five years in prison for smearing paint on the glass case of a Degas sculpture
Secretly Evacuated From Ukraine, Rare Icons Now on View at the Louvre
Amid Russian attacks, Kyiv's Khanenko Museum sent 16 precious artworks to Paris for safekeeping
Found in Ancient Spa, Stunningly Preserved Bronze Statues Go on View in Rome
The trove of 2,300-year-old bronzes was discovered last year in a thermal spring in Tuscany
Germany Returns Sacred Wooden Masks to Colombia
In Berlin, the centuries-old artifacts were treated with chemicals that could pose health hazards
Rare Banksy Solo Exhibition Opens in Glasgow
The secretive street artist has officially authorized the show, which features never-before-seen stencils
Suspects Finally Charged for Museum Robberies Spanning 20 Years
Prosecutors allege that nine thieves stole art by Warhol and Pollock, among other valuable items
The Inspiration Behind a Monumental Display of Biblical Women
An artist conjures a whimsical new version of a magnificent 15th-century mural
These Long-Necked Marine Reptiles Were Decapitated
Tanystropheus fossils reveal how predators may have snapped the creatures' necks with a powerful, swift bite from above
Mural Honors Victims of Pulse Nightclub Shooting
Artist Michael Pilato has been working on the 44-foot-long commemorative artwork for years
Divers Are About to Pull a 3,000-Year-Old Shipwreck From the Depths
Found off of Croatia, the hand-sewn vessel will be the subject of extensive study once it's back on dry land
Seven Ways to Explore Space Without Leaving Earth
From astronaut training sites to working spaceports, these spots across the United States put a terrestrial spin on space travel
The Ancient Romans Used These Tweezers to Remove Body Hair
A new exhibition explores Roman hair removal practices—and showcases 50 pairs of ancient tweezers
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