The world’s largest architectural model captures New York City in the ’90s
An urban model of New York City — the largest to ever be made — commemorates its last 60 years with a new book that provides ...
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Albania’s Orthodox church elects new leader, Archbishop Joan
Albania’s Orthodox Church on Sunday elected Joan Pelushi as its new leader following the death in January of Archbishop ...
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Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Tomb Near Fabled Ancient Greek City
Archaeologists digging near the ancient city of Tenea in Greece have unearthed a monumental tomb complex housing precious ...
The pretty country dubbed the 'Maldives of Europe' where British tourists are flocking
A small Balkan country is quickly becoming a popular destination for British travellers as mainstream options like Spain ...
Albania's secret Jewish history, how its population saved Jews during the Holocaust
During WWII, Albania defied the Nazis, sheltering Jews and preserving its tradition of hospitality. Discover how this ...
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Ancient Visitors to the Modern Wing: Art Institute Welcomes First Visit of Rare Roman Sculptures Collection
Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection” has works span hundreds of years, with the earliest piece dating from ...
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...
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One Fine Show: ‘Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal’ at the Hammer Museum
Here, works by Jasper Marsalis, Bethany Collins and Rashid Johnson tap into the improvisational ethos central to Coltrane’s music.
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Over the Last 200 Years, a Small Library Became One of New York City’s Biggest Museums. A New Showcase Tells the Story of Its Unique Legacy
To mark its bicentennial, the Brooklyn Museum highlights the pieces that have shaped its collection—and the foundational art ...
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Amphipolis Finds: Child’s Tooth, Figurines Reveal Cultic Practices
An ancient human tooth belonging to a child and stunning figurines were recently uncovered at the Acropolis of Amphipolis.
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Once a crumbling relic of old Iran, brewery reborn as arts hub
Hidden behind imposing brick walls in the heart of Tehran, a renovated industrial cellar where decades ago Iranian beer was ...
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A literary museum and an Englert cabaret could be headed to downtown Iowa City. What to know:
The organization aims to create an interactive museum celebrating Iowa City’s literary legacy, promoting literacy across novels, poems, song lyrics, nonfiction, podcasts, and games. They ...