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Leonardo da Vinci Sketches Go on Display in the U.S. for the First Time
Pages of the “Codex Atlanticus” provide a rare glimpse into the Renaissance icon’s imagination and scientific prowess
Is This the Earliest Known Phallic Art?
Researchers think the 42,000-year-old artifact was carved from graphite to resemble a penis
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
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
Archaeologists Find 3,000-Year-Old Sword So Well Preserved It ‘Almost Still Shines’
The Bronze Age artifact was discovered in a grave during excavations in southern Germany
See Charles III’s Childhood Drawings
Made by a young Charles in the ‘50s, the crayon and pencil illustrations sold for thousands at auction
Mural Honors Victims of Pulse Nightclub Shooting
Artist Michael Pilato has been working on the 44-foot-long commemorative artwork for years
These 12,000-Year-Old Flutes Mimic the Sound of Prehistoric Birds
The remnants of seven small bird bone instruments were discovered in northern Israel
Could You Decode a Message From Aliens?
An artist is challenging researchers and amateurs alike to practice parsing an extraterrestrial communication
‘Ebony’ Magazine’s Vintage Test Kitchen Finds a Home at the Smithsonian
The 1970s-era kitchen will undergo conservation at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
U.K. Museum Recovers 15th-Century Altar Panel Almost 50 Years After It Was Stolen
The piece was about to go to auction when researchers noticed similarities to another panel at the York Art Gallery
Found Hatching in a Suitcase, Rescued Parrots Begin New Life
The 24 chicks are growing up at a conservation facility after being seized from a smuggler’s carry-on
Italy Raises Museum Prices to Help Fund Flood Relief
Recent storms damaged museum collections and turned some cultural institutions into shelters
New Musical Spotlights Rosalind Franklin’s DNA Discoveries
“Double Helix,” a fictionalized account of Franklin’s groundbreaking work, premieres this week
Every Piece in This Exhibition Is a Fake
A new show at London’s Courtauld Gallery will explore the value of counterfeit art
Danish Golden Age Painters Used Beer Leftovers to Prep Their Canvases
Researchers are finding yeast and grain in the works of 19th-century artists in Denmark
The U.S. Is Giving Away Lighthouses for Free
While they are no longer a navigational necessity, the guiding lights have histories worth preserving
Archaeologists in Armenia Unearth a Bakery—Complete With 3,000-Year-Old Flour
Originally thought to be ash, the ancient powdery substance helped researchers identify the building’s purpose
After 150 Years, Levi’s 501 Blue Jeans Are Still Kicking
The iconic garment began as a practical piece of clothing for miners to wear during long, difficult shifts
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