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Czech 'arks' help preserve Ukraine's cultural heritage

Czech 'arks' help preserve Ukraine's cultural heritage

The National Museum in Prague on Tuesday unveiled a van containing a 3D scanning device that will soon travel to war-ravaged Ukraine to help preserve its cultural artifacts. The Archa (Ark) III is a Volkswagen van comprising a studio equipped with a robot and three cameras to create precise

America's Most Historic Destinations Gear Up for America250

America's Most Historic Destinations Gear Up for America250

The global heritage tourism market is closing in on $1 trillion in annual value. At $607 billion in 2024 and climbing, it’s one of the fastest-growing segments in travel, and America250 is about to pour fuel on the fire. The timing could not be more opportune. With the

Turkey in cultural diplomacy push to bring history home

Turkey in cultural diplomacy push to bring history home

When an ancient bronze statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius landed back on Turkish soil after decades abroad, it was more than a symbolic homecoming. It marked the latest victory in Turkey's increasingly assertive push to recover antiquities illegally taken abroad -- a campaign supported by a newly-developed

Fears grow for French loans at Louvre Abu Dhabi as war rages

Fears grow for French loans at Louvre Abu Dhabi as war rages

The escalating Middle East war has raised concerns over the safety of masterpieces on loan from France to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, sparking questions about the security of the famed museum's only foreign branch. The museum, which opened in the United Arab Emirates in 2017, has so far

France appoints new Louvre chief after jewellery heist

France appoints new Louvre chief after jewellery heist

The president of France's Palace of Versailles on Wednesday took over as head of the Louvre following a litany of problems at the world's most-visited museum including a $100 million jewellery robbery. Christophe Leribault replaced Laurence des Cars as the Louvre chief, with government spokeswoman

Extreme History Project pieces together the lost story of Lizzie Williams

Extreme History Project pieces together the lost story of Lizzie Williams

In Downtown Bozeman, where Altitude Gallery and Main Street Quilting Company now sit, there was once a restaurant owned by Lizzie Williams, the first recorded Black woman to own a business in Bozeman. Not a lot is known about Williams. She was born — likely into slavery — in Kentucky sometime around

From dino poop to quantum physics, MSU Science Night had it all

From dino poop to quantum physics, MSU Science Night had it all

A children’s science fair brought families to campus last Thursday evening for interactive demonstrations and outreach led by MSU science departments and community organizations. The event featured a range of science activities designed to engage participants through touch, experimentation and conversation. Stations were hosted by educators, graduate students and