Archaeology & History An Ancient Construction Site, Complete With Cement Recipe, Is Discovered in Pompeii The find offers insights into the building techniques used in ancient Rome. By Verity Babbs, Mar 26, 2024
Art World Tiffany Lamps Are Having a Moment on TikTok Also all the rage: Tiffany Lamp tattoos. By Verity Babbs, Mar 26, 2024
Archaeology & History A New Species of Ancient Amphibian Is Named After Kermit the Frog The inch-long fossil has been in the collection of the Smithsonian since its discovery in 1984. By Verity Babbs, Mar 25, 2024
Museums & Institutions A Liverpool Museum Wants Your Help to ID This Enigmatic Portrait The work was painted by William Lindsay Windus, its sitter unknown. By Verity Babbs, Mar 22, 2024
Archaeology & History A Controversial Paper on an Alleged ‘Prehistoric Pyramid’ in Indonesia Is Retracted Archaeological Prospection has retracted the study for its "major error." By Verity Babbs, Mar 21, 2024
Archaeology & History An Artifact Found by a Metal Detectorist in Wales Is Officially Treasure The thimble was found just a couple of inches beneath the soil. By Verity Babbs, Mar 19, 2024
Collectibles Newly Recovered ‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Head to Auction The shoes were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005. By Verity Babbs, Mar 19, 2024
Law & Politics Thefts From Heritage Sites in the U.K. Are Rising, a New Report Finds The report by Historic England shows the scale of heritage and cultural property crime. By Verity Babbs, Mar 15, 2024
Archaeology & History The Remains of an Ancient Roman Harbor Turn Up in Slovenian Waters Divers found remnants of ships, stakes, and more than 3,000 ceramic fragments. By Verity Babbs, Mar 15, 2024
Art World Artist Marjane Satrapi Unveils a Massive Tapestry Honoring Olympic Athletes The work, commissioned by the gaming body, was unveiled in Paris. By Verity Babbs, Mar 12, 2024
Pop Culture Oscar Win for a Film Inspired by the Music of John Lennon and Yoko Ono The award was accepted by Sean Ono Lennon, who co-wrote the film. By Verity Babbs, Mar 12, 2024
Art World U.K. Locals Fear a Jane Austen Statue Could Turn Winchester Cathedral Into ‘Disneyland’ The first design of a statue of the Hampshire-born author has been revealed—to mixed reactions. By Verity Babbs, Mar 11, 2024
Art World Art Bites: The Hidden History Behind the Term ‘Masterpiece’ The term comes from the Middle Ages, when artists had to present a “master piece” to their craftsman’s guild. By Verity Babbs, Mar 8, 2024
Art & Exhibitions The Louvre Is Going for Gold With an Upcoming Olympics Exhibition The show opens ahead of the Paris games this summer. By Verity Babbs, Mar 4, 2024
Auctions A Banksy Removed From a London Office Block Could Fetch $890,000 at Auction The work was restored after previous owners painted over it. By Verity Babbs, Mar 2, 2024