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Clues to the origin of the Earth: Asteroid sample comes to UK museum
Is the key to life on Earth contained within a teaspoon of black asteroid dust that’s arrived in London? Scientists…
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United Kingdom
UK museum says Roman emperor was transgender
According to research, emperor Elagabalus asked to be called “lady”, and the musuem will be referring to the ruler as…
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Barcelona museum opens doors to naked visitors
“Nudity has always existed and bodies should not be a source of shame for anyone” said one participant. ADVERTISEMENT Life…
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Travel
Rome’s ancient ‘power palace’ reopens to tourists after half a century
The nearly 2000-year-old Domus Tiberiana was home to rulers in the city’s Imperial era. An ancient Roman imperial palazzo atop…
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Germany
Dystopian beauty: Why you should visit Germany’s former industrial hub
This former industrial heartland has transformed coal into culture – with some spectacular results. With more slag heaps than scenic…
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United Kingdom
British Museum director steps down over stolen items controversy
Hartwig Fischer released a statement announcing his resignation. The director of the British Museum has stepped down amid controversy over…
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United Kingdom
British Museum sacks staff member over missing and stolen items
The museum says the pieces include “gold jewellery and gems of semi-precious stones and glass dating from the 15th Century…
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Australia’s return of stolen artefacts ‘rights a historical wrong’
SYDNEY: Australia’s national gallery said on Thursday (Aug 3) it will return three sculptures to Cambodia after an investigation found…
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Spain
Looking at hell’s door! Bosch art work study reveals hell fascination
According to a study by Madrid’s El Prado museum and the Miguel Hernandez University Elche, viewers of the 16th century…
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New exhibits, installations at reopened Botanic Gardens heritage museum
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Botanic Gardens heritage museum is now open to visitors following a refresh of its exhibits, in conjunction…
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