Government demands radical museum collection overhaul
Museums across England face unprecedented pressure to 'review and rationalise' their collections under new government guidance, raising concerns about preservation of cultural heritage.
Museums across England face unprecedented pressure to 'review and rationalise' their collections under new government guidance, raising concerns about preservation of cultural heritage.
Labour's digital ID blueprint faces scrutiny as the Estonian model it's based on reveals alarming security flaws, putting citizens' data and finances at risk from sophisticated cyber attacks.
Groundbreaking Cambridge exhibition reveals Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with ancient Egypt, featuring rare drawings and coded notebooks that rewrite art history.
The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge unveils a spectacular collection of Egyptian artefacts, revealing untold stories of ancient civilisation through cutting-edge research and immersive displays.
The EU's flagship Entry/Exit System (EES) faces significant delays, potentially until 2025, offering temporary relief for British travellers but raising concerns about future border chaos at ports like Dover.
A new exhibition at London's V&A Museum unveils the original 1793 guillotine blade that ended Marie Antoinette's life, offering a poignant and visceral insight into the French Revolution's most infamous execution.
Russia launches a massive missile barrage on Ukraine, breaching NATO airspace over Poland. The incident triggers urgent consultations and highlights fears of wider conflict.
The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils a stunning new exhibition, 'Style & Splendour: The Fashion of Marie Antoinette', exploring the enduring influence of the iconic queen's revolutionary wardrobe on modern design.
Exclusive: Vladimir Putin's warplanes violate Estonian airspace as Donald Trump stuns the world by encouraging Russia to attack any NATO member that fails on defence spending. The chilling incident raises the spectre of a new Cold War and tests the allian
Former US President Donald Trump issues a grave warning to Vladimir Putin following a significant incursion by Russian military jets into NATO airspace near Estonia, escalating tensions and testing Western resolve.
Estonia's defence ministry reports a Russian military transport aircraft violated its airspace near the Baltic Sea. The incident, described as a serious provocation, heightens regional tensions and raises concerns over NATO's eastern flank security.
A landmark exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, curated by Professor Deborah Willis, unveils the profound and often overlooked legacy of Black photographers in Britain, from the 19th century to the present day.
Thieves have executed a sophisticated raid on France's National Museum of Natural History, making off with an 'inestimable' collection of historic gold samples. The audacious theft has left investigators scrambling and the scientific community reeling.
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Shocking new data exposes how Britain's cultural institutions are spending millions to store artefacts they can't display, as iconic buildings fall into disrepair and face closure.
An exclusive glimpse into David Bowie's musical soul has been uncovered. The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils the legendary artist's personal list of 35 favourite songs, a discovery set to redefine our understanding of his eclectic influences and creati
Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.
The Victoria and Albert Museum invites the public to explore its colossal East Storehouse and share their favourite discoveries from over 250,000 hidden artefacts. A unique chance to go behind the scenes.
Western Australian Museum staff defy management, sending mass email condemning Woodside Energy partnership and fossil fuel funding in cultural institutions.
A major theft at Limoges' Adrien Dubouché Institute sees rare 18th & 19th-century porcelain treasures stolen. Police investigate the sophisticated overnight raid.
Amsterdam's world-renowned Van Gogh Museum is closing its doors temporarily due to a critical shortage of security personnel, highlighting a growing crisis in the Dutch tourism and cultural sector.
Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.
Star Wars creator George Lucas selects Los Angeles as the permanent home for his groundbreaking £1.5 billion narrative art museum, ending a dramatic search that spanned multiple US cities.
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of the Smithsonian Institution, targeting exhibits deemed 'anti-American' and 'woke'. Critics decry the move as an unprecedented assault on historical integrity and academic freedom.
Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History, vowing to create a 'real' American history museum if re-elected, branding the institution 'out of control' for its emphasis on slavery.
The Imperial War Museum has come under fire for a caption in its Holocaust exhibit, sparking debate over historical accuracy and sensitivity.
As societal values evolve, the British Museum's continued display of human remains sparks debate. Is it time for change?
The BBC Philharmonic and cellist Alisa Weilerstein mesmerised audiences with a transcendent celebration of Arvo Pärt's 90th birthday at the Proms, showcasing the Estonian composer's timeless minimalism.
A former museum manager has been sentenced to prison after admitting to the theft of precious historical artefacts, including rare coins and medals.
A wildlife researcher has filmed a sloth farting in what is believed to be the first-ever recorded evidence of this rare occurrence. The surprising discovery challenges long-held beliefs about sloth digestion.