Poland’s New Museum Dedicated to Treblinka
With the construction of a new museum, Poland now finally possesses an appropriate venue to recount the harrowing history of Treblinka. Call for Treblinka memorial Prior to the conclusion of…
Scrutiny of museums’ decolonisation efforts at British Museum debate
The ongoing efforts of museums to engage with contemporary issues and address the legacies of empire and slavery were critically examined at a debate hosted by The Times at the…
Macron announces major renovation of the Louvre, including a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on 28 January 2025 that the Louvre Museum will undergo a significant modernisation, including the creation of a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa. The…
Centuries old graffiti of Tower of London prisoners decoded
Throughout the centuries, many prisoners held in the Tower of London faced grim fates, often leaving behind graffiti etched into the stone walls. These inscriptions, some previously unnoticed or indecipherable,…
A medieval spinning wheel with swastikas unearthed in Tønsberg
In October 2024, archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) uncovered a fascinating artefact during excavations in Tønsberg. A spinning wheel adorned with four swastikas was found…
Cyprus University uses 3D scanning to preserve a village for the future
Fikardou is a medieval village that is at risk of disappearance. A team from Cyprus University have employed an innovative way to preserve the village by 3D scanning it. Fikardou…
€5 tourist tax implemented in Venice but it may not solve all of the city’s problems
On April 25 Venice implemented its experimental €5 tourist tax for day visitors. The tax is directed towards curbing the city’s over-tourism problem and projecting the World Heritage site. However,…
Boersen building in Copenhagen catches fire; are Indian monuments equipped for disaster management?
Disaster struck the former stock exchange building in Copenhagen, Denmark. The building is one of the oldest structures in the city. The building was undergoing extensive restoration for the occasion…
Is it Museum vs debased David souvenirs or Institutions vs artistic freedom?
On the behest of Cecilie Hollberg, director of Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence’s attorney office has filed a series of court cases, citing Italy’s landmark cultural heritage code. However, experts question the…
France and Germany to fund a research on provenance of African objects in national museums
France and Germany have launched a €2.1 million fund to finance research over three years whether African artefacts in French and German national museums were justly obtained. This may conclude…