Odysseus Sanctuary Discovered on Ithaca in Major Greek Archaeological Breakthrough

Jane Ward Tost was a trailblazer in natural sciences – until history forgot her An expert taxidermist, she was the first professional female employee at any Australian museum – and was paid as much as the men.

Fascinating!
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Not just ‘eunuchs’ or sex workers: in ancient Mesopotamia, gender-diverse people held positions of power Ancient evidence tells us these people held positions of power because of their gender ambiguity, not despite it.

Not just ‘eunuchs’ or sex workers: in ancient Mesopotamia, gender-diverse people held positions of power
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Icom and Interpol launch initiative to combat cultural theft and trafficking - Museums Association Museum community agrees to strengthen global action against heritage crime at triennial Icom conference

Icom and Interpol launch initiative to combat cultural theft and trafficking

New study shifts the dating of major Bronze Age events A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE presents new evidence that the volcanic eruption of Minoan Thera (modern-day Santorini) occurred before the reign of Pharaoh Ahmose I, overturning long-he...

New study shifts the dating of major Bronze Age events
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Australia's cultural institutions at crisis point - ABC listen Australian cultural institutions are calling for support after a series of major cuts to funding and jobs at galleries. The Art Gallery of New South Wales announced last week it would be cutting doze...

Museums, galleries, cultural institutions and heritage sites not only provide entertainment and enjoyment, but are also important places of learning and need funding to continue their work amd research www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

DNA Analysis Reveals Minoan and Mycenaean Genetic Origins - GreekReporter.com Scientists have obtained genetic material from the ancient Minoans and Mycenaeans, who lived three to five thousand years ago.

DNA Analysis Reveals Minoan and Mycenaean Genetic Origins
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The imposing Portara of Naxos: The mystery surrounding the monument that spans 26 centuries - ProtoThema English It is Naxos’ emblematic landmark – the magnificent entrance to a temple that some believe was dedicated to Apollo and others to Dionysus, the refuge of Ariadne after being abandoned by Theseus – this jewel of the Cyclades was desecrated by an ignorant tourist, sparking a storm of reactions

The imposing Portara of Naxos: The mystery surrounding the monument that spans 26 centuries
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A New Video Game Allows You to Repatriate African Artifacts by Looting Western Museums Earlier this month, Nyamakop unveiled Relooted, a new video game where players stages heists to take back stolen artifacts from Western museums.

A New Video Game Allows You to Repatriate African Artifacts by Looting Western Museums

Whose story is being told – and why? 4 questions museum visitors should ask themselves this school holidays Museum exhibits only tell part of what happened in the past. Visitors need to consider what is being included – and what is being left out.

Whose story is being told – and why? 4 questions museum visitors should ask themselves this school holidays.

To help preserve her works, Cindy Sherman is offering to destroy and reprint old photographs The new initiative aims to stabilise fragile media and could serve as a model for other artists

To help preserve her works, Cindy Sherman is offering to destroy and reprint old photographs

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Roman foot shaped oil lamp.

Roman foot shaped oil lamp.

1st century Roman oil lamp in the form of a sandalled foot (it also has a hobnailed underside!), just 10cm long. The wick emerged from the big toe. Found at London Bridge Station, Borough High Street. Museum of London.
Follow thread to see it burning! 1/
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Landed on Koufonisia yesterday for 3 weeks of fieldwork with the Keros Project, and this island has completely stolen my heart

😱

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I’ve been told several times today that I’m brave for travelling by myself. I love it! Yes, travelling with another person is great, but I also like doing my own thing and not adhering to anyone else’s schedule. I go at my own pace 🙂

BM director rules out restitution as he outlines plans to foster collaboration - Museums Association Institution is 'not going to be embarrassed' about being a global museum, says Cullinan

Boo hiss 👎🏼

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Bits and bobs from Athens today.
1. Museum of Modern Greek Culture
2. Waitin’ for a mate outside the Acropolis
3. Aristotle at the Acropolis Excavation Museum

Well!

Greeks to Produce Film on the Battle of Marathon in Ancient Greek

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Yesterday my chiropractor said I was his coolest client because…archaeology. I’ll take it 🤣 🏛️🏺

National Museums NI returns more items to Hawaiʻi - Museums Association Ceremony held at Ulster Museum to repatriate human remains and sacred objects

National Museums NI returns more items to Hawaiʻi
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Greece to Digitally Transform Visitor Experience at Museums and Archaeological Sites - GreekReporter.com Greece is digitally transforming its museums and archaeological sites, under a new project aiming to modernize the visitor experience.

Greece to Digitally Transform Visitor Experience at Museums and Archaeological Sites

Name a more iconic trio. I'll wait

I’m also very excited to be working on this project in a couple of weeks!

Avax Group Funds New Five-Year Research Cycle On Keros Islet Avax Group will fund a five-year research cycle on Keros, a key prehistoric Aegean site in the Small Cyclades. The project, the Aegean’s first fully digital excavation, will explore early urban life, ...

Cycladic news!

Avax Group Funds New Five-Year Research Cycle on Keros Islet

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What Ancient Greek Democracy Can Teach Modern America - GreekReporter.com The legacy of Greek democracy—reflected in history, mythology, theater, and even the Olympic Games—offers timeless lessons for America.

What Ancient Greek Democracy Can Teach Modern America
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Archaeologists unearth lucky penis pendant near Hadrian’s Wall The smooth surface suggests the wearer touched it often for good luck

Archaeologists unearth lucky penis pendant near Hadrian’s Wall 👀
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The planet is definitely broken 😞

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was some of the most unhinged cinema I’ve seen in a while and I loved every second of it

Natural History Museum returns Indigenous ancestors to Australia - Museums Association Ceremony attended by Traditional Custodians

More good repatriation news:

Natural History Museum returns Indigenous ancestors to Australia
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