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PM Modi Arrives At Rio Museum To Attend BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he arrived at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit.
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Visitor Damages 300-Year-Old Masterpiece While Taking Selfie At Italian Museum
A 300-year-old painting at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence was damaged when a visitor tripped while posing for a photo.
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Watch: Tourist Destroys Crystal-Studded 'Van Gogh' Chair By Sitting On it
The crystal-studded chair, named after the famous Dutch painter, was created by Italian artist Nicola Bolla.
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Nearly 200-Year-Old Condom With Erotic Painting Goes On Display At Dutch Museum
Since the artefact was put on display, the museum has been packed with people, both young and old.
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800-Year-Old Mummy Reveals Unusual Facial Tattoos Made from Rare Minerals
A newly analysed 800-year-old female mummy has surprised researchers with minimalist facial tattoos made from unusual mineral-based ink. Unlike the elaborate designs typically found in Andean mummies, this woman’s tattoos were composed of simple lines and an S-shape, made from magnetite and augite. Discovered in the Italian Museum of Anthropology...
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When In New York, Visit Metropolitan Museum Of Art. Here’s Why
The museum is closed on Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1 and the first Monday in May
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Met Gala 2025: How Karan Johar Reacted To Kiara Advani And Shah Rukh Khan's Glamorous Looks
The Met Gala 2025 rolled out its blue carpet for the stars at the Metropolitan Museum of Art In New York
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Met Gala 2025: Diljit Dosanjh To Make Red Carpet Debut. See BTS Pic
The Met Gala will take place on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
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Wooden Diorama of Granary and Scribes Found in Ancient Egyptian Tomb of Meketre
A wooden diorama found in the tomb of Meketre, a high-ranking official in ancient Egypt, depicts a granary with scribes, highlighting Egypt’s reliance on grain storage and record-keeping. Discovered in 1920, the model is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It shows a design to prevent theft and pest damage, with figures carr...
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Watch: Chef-Turned-Artist Creates Flower-Shaped Bread, Internet Says It Belongs In Museums
A sourdough bouquet crafted with precision and artistry has Instagram buzzing. See why these loaves are being called 'museum-worthy'!
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Hidden Details of Alexander the Great Mosaic Revealed Through Unique Study
A scientific study on the Alexander Mosaic, displayed in Naples, explores the origins of the materials used in its creation. The analysis traced the mosaic’s tesserae to various regions across Europe, including Italy, Spain and Tunisia, highlighting the craftsmanship and resources used. The mosaic, buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ...
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2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights
A 2,300-year-old marble statuette, discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, offers a rare insight into how dwarves were viewed during the Ptolemaic period. Blending Greek and Egyptian artistic traditions, the 4-inch figure portrays a muscular dwarf in motion. This cultural integration highlights the respect for dwarves in Egyptian society, associated with ...
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French Museum Invites Public To Visit Art Exhibition Naked, Here's Why
The collection, comprising 600 pieces from both public and private collections, offers a rich exploration of the history and cultural significance of naturism.
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Ancient Egyptians Consumed Psychedelic Cocktails Mixed With Bodily Fluids, Alcohol
The research combined chemical and DNA analyses uncovered the first physical evidence of plants with psychotropic and medicinal properties in an Egyptian mug.
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2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting the dwarf god Bes has been found to contain traces of a hallucinogenic drink. Chemical analysis revealed ingredients like wild rue, Egyptian lotus, and Cleome plants, known for their psychotropic effects. Other components, such as sesame, pine nuts, and grapes, suggest the drink was designed to mimic blood.
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PM Modi Arrives At Rio Museum To Attend BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he arrived at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit.
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Visitor Damages 300-Year-Old Masterpiece While Taking Selfie At Italian Museum
A 300-year-old painting at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence was damaged when a visitor tripped while posing for a photo.
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Watch: Tourist Destroys Crystal-Studded 'Van Gogh' Chair By Sitting On it
The crystal-studded chair, named after the famous Dutch painter, was created by Italian artist Nicola Bolla.
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Nearly 200-Year-Old Condom With Erotic Painting Goes On Display At Dutch Museum
Since the artefact was put on display, the museum has been packed with people, both young and old.
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800-Year-Old Mummy Reveals Unusual Facial Tattoos Made from Rare Minerals
A newly analysed 800-year-old female mummy has surprised researchers with minimalist facial tattoos made from unusual mineral-based ink. Unlike the elaborate designs typically found in Andean mummies, this woman’s tattoos were composed of simple lines and an S-shape, made from magnetite and augite. Discovered in the Italian Museum of Anthropology...
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When In New York, Visit Metropolitan Museum Of Art. Here’s Why
The museum is closed on Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1 and the first Monday in May
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Met Gala 2025: How Karan Johar Reacted To Kiara Advani And Shah Rukh Khan's Glamorous Looks
The Met Gala 2025 rolled out its blue carpet for the stars at the Metropolitan Museum of Art In New York
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Met Gala 2025: Diljit Dosanjh To Make Red Carpet Debut. See BTS Pic
The Met Gala will take place on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
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Wooden Diorama of Granary and Scribes Found in Ancient Egyptian Tomb of Meketre
A wooden diorama found in the tomb of Meketre, a high-ranking official in ancient Egypt, depicts a granary with scribes, highlighting Egypt’s reliance on grain storage and record-keeping. Discovered in 1920, the model is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It shows a design to prevent theft and pest damage, with figures carr...
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Watch: Chef-Turned-Artist Creates Flower-Shaped Bread, Internet Says It Belongs In Museums
A sourdough bouquet crafted with precision and artistry has Instagram buzzing. See why these loaves are being called 'museum-worthy'!
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Hidden Details of Alexander the Great Mosaic Revealed Through Unique Study
A scientific study on the Alexander Mosaic, displayed in Naples, explores the origins of the materials used in its creation. The analysis traced the mosaic’s tesserae to various regions across Europe, including Italy, Spain and Tunisia, highlighting the craftsmanship and resources used. The mosaic, buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ...
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2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights
A 2,300-year-old marble statuette, discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, offers a rare insight into how dwarves were viewed during the Ptolemaic period. Blending Greek and Egyptian artistic traditions, the 4-inch figure portrays a muscular dwarf in motion. This cultural integration highlights the respect for dwarves in Egyptian society, associated with ...
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French Museum Invites Public To Visit Art Exhibition Naked, Here's Why
The collection, comprising 600 pieces from both public and private collections, offers a rich exploration of the history and cultural significance of naturism.
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Ancient Egyptians Consumed Psychedelic Cocktails Mixed With Bodily Fluids, Alcohol
The research combined chemical and DNA analyses uncovered the first physical evidence of plants with psychotropic and medicinal properties in an Egyptian mug.
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2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting the dwarf god Bes has been found to contain traces of a hallucinogenic drink. Chemical analysis revealed ingredients like wild rue, Egyptian lotus, and Cleome plants, known for their psychotropic effects. Other components, such as sesame, pine nuts, and grapes, suggest the drink was designed to mimic blood.
