Our top stories
FOUR DECADES OF THE TEXTILE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION WORKSHOP
Ptuj Ormož Regional Museum
Read more
France Prešeren in Anton Slomšek na filozofskem študiju C.-kr. liceja v Ljubljani
Slovenian School Museum
Read more
All stories
BY EUROPEANA
16.08.2016
What are men to rocks and mountains?
“What are men to rocks and mountains?” ― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice Human exploration of and travel through mountains dates back millennia. It’s only in the last few centuries, though,...
BY Culture24
16.08.2016
Archaeologists have found an officers' toilet in a replica German trench made in the Hampshire countryside in World War One
A deep pit where officers could relieve themselves and a brazier for keeping the injured warm have been discovered at a World War One site in Hampshire Wessex Archaeology says a recreation of a...
BY Culture24
15.08.2016
Three of England's oldest shipwrecks can still be seen on sand and mud in Devon
A medieval fishing boat and two 18th century merchant ships on sand and mud have been given protected status A close up of part of the Axe Boat's hull, showing the main structural upright timbers on...
BY Culture24
13.08.2016
Wonder Materials: Graphene and Beyond at Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry
Could a carbon revolution be about to happen? The first major exhibition on the magical material strongly suggests the future is graphene The UK's first exhibition dedicated to graphene, Wonder...
BY Culture24
14.08.2016
Hunter-gatherer bones at unique Scottish site of human remains shows enduring appeal of prehistoric marine diet
The unique island home of Britain’s only 5th century human remains shows marine diets and large-scale agriculture overlapped in Mesolithic times A selection of bone fragments from Cnoc Coig © Sophy...
BY Culture24
09.08.2016
Thumbpots and roundhouses: Unravelling the mysteries of the Scottish Iron Age with the Whithorn Trust
The Whithorn Trust in Scotland was nominated in the community section of this year’s British Archaeological Awards. The trust’s Graeme Cavers explains why small discoveries can lead to the greatest...
BY Culture24
09.08.2016
Another side of the enigma: David Bowie's tour photographer on a new exhibition featuring unseen portraits
Denis O'Regan was David Bowie's long-term tour photographer. A new tour of 40 of his photos, including many unseen shots, shows Bowie in stadiums, deserts and inspecting his artificial eye ID Cover...
BY Culture24
08.08.2016
French Portrait Drawings: Ten works from the British Museum's upcoming exhibition
Taken from the British Museum’s French portrait drawings, a new exhibition illustrates the power of the medium between the Renaissance and the 19th century François Clouet, Portrait of Catherine de...
BY EUROPEANA
05.08.2016
Viva Rio!
In Europeana, you will find over 53 million artworks, artefacts, books, videos and sounds from across Europe. But our collections cover more continents than just Europe. So with athletes, media...
BY Culture24
06.08.2016
Archaeologists have found a plunge pool which could have been part of a healthy living fad in the late 19th century
A plunge pool could have been created during a pre-war period when people valued the health benefits of jumping into cold water A 17-month revamp of Delapre Abbey has struck upon a plunge pool for...
BY Culture24
07.08.2016
Public appeal launched to keep 18th century china and huge vase in museum collection
Some of the most striking china ever produced in Britain could be lost from public collections if a fundraising bid fails The Northumberland Vase - which could cost £50,000 at auction - is one of...
BY Culture24
05.08.2016
Photo-punk: Images from the Birth of Punk and a guitar attacked with an axe by the Damned
Images of the birth of the movement in the UK are as fresh as ever, say the photographers who first portrayed punk Punk fans in 1977 © Ian Dickson As well as 2016 being its 40th birthday, part of...
BY Culture24
03.08.2016
Object of the Week: An 18th century ivovy dildo hidden for 100 years in a Paris convent
Possibly French in origin and owned by a rich woman during the 18th century, this dildo stands up to inspection in the Science Museum's collection © Science Museum This “exceptional” 18th century...
BY Culture24
04.08.2016
A dozen delightful designs: Twelve of the best classic creations at London's Design Museum
The Design Museum is hoping the public will help raise the final £1 million for its new home by sponsoring their favourite objects. Here are 12 of the best Valentine Typewriter 1969, Ettore Sottsass...
BY EUROPEANA
01.08.2016
‘No bees, no honey; no work, no money’- an introduction to Scottish work songs
Work songs were commonplace in Scotland for hundreds of years and, whatever the activity, there would be a song to accompany it and match the speed at which it was being undertaken. These songs...
BY EUROPEANA
01.08.2016
Look at this woman! Judith makes history
A whole book is devoted to Judith as she is the embodiment of courage, self-sacrifice, and patriotism linked to female beauty. She has always captured the imagination of artists and her story has...
BY Culture24
28.07.2016
Object of the Week: The Jules Rimet trophy lifted by England after their 1966 World Cup triumph
The original World Cup trophy was stolen in Brazil in 1983. Now the England duplicate - created following security concerns - is going on display for one day only at the V&A © National Football...
BY Culture24
27.07.2016
The Odyssey: Florence Welch on the film accompanying Florence & the Machine's How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful album
Created with Director Vincent Haycock, Florence and the Machine's film, The Odyssey, is a seven-part accompaniment to the band's third album Crowds watching Florence and the Machine's The Odyssey at...
BY Culture24
26.07.2016
"He emanated grace": Bobby Moore's daughter on her father and creating a "beautiful, significant" artwork to celebrate the 1966 World Cup
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of England's World Cup win this Saturday, Bobby Moore's daughter, Roberta, has commissioned a sculpture of the former England captain by renowned Georgiana Anstruther....
BY EUROPEANA
25.07.2016
