All articles tagged with #artifacts
Researchers from the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project have potentially identified traces of da Vinci's DNA on a Renaissance drawing, using a gentle swabbing method to analyze environmental DNA, though conclusive proof of his identity remains challenging due to the lack of confirmed DNA samples from da Vinci himself and his unknown descendants.
A staff member at the Élysée Palace was arrested for stealing valuable silverware and porcelain, including items of national heritage, worth up to €40,000, amid a series of recent thefts from French cultural institutions. The suspect and accomplices attempted to sell the stolen items online, but most were recovered and returned to the palace. The case highlights ongoing security concerns at France's museums and historic sites.
The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the world's largest dedicated to an ancient civilization, officially opened after 20 years of construction, showcasing 50,000 artifacts including treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb, and aims to boost Egypt's tourism and economy, though some key relics remain abroad. The museum's design incorporates pyramidal motifs and features extensive facilities, with a projected 5 million visitors annually.
Thieves stole over 1,000 items, including artifacts and jewelry, from an off-site storage facility of the Oakland Museum of California in a brazen heist, prompting an investigation involving local police and the FBI's art crime team.
A museum employee in Cairo stole a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope, sold it for less than $4,000 to be melted down, and was arrested along with three accomplices after an investigation uncovered the theft and smuggling attempt.
A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet from Egypt's Egyptian Museum was stolen, melted down, and sold by individuals who confessed after arrest; the case prompted heightened security measures ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening.
A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to King Amenemope was stolen from an Egyptian museum, melted down, and sold for about $4,000. The theft was traced to a museum restoration specialist, and suspects were arrested. The incident raises concerns ahead of Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum opening, which aims to boost tourism.
A time capsule sealed by Princess Diana in 1991 at Great Ormond Street Hospital was opened early due to construction, revealing 1990s memorabilia including a Kylie Minogue CD, a pocket television, and other ephemera, highlighting the fleeting nature of such artifacts and the challenges of preserving history.
Archaeologists revisited the River Bend site in Wyoming, uncovering over 5,000 artifacts that reveal early Native American adornment practices, including traditional materials and European trade influences, with potential links to the Shoshone tribe, highlighting cultural adaptation during the early 1700s.
Ancient Buddhist relics known as the Piprahwa Gems, taken from India during British rule in 1898, have been returned to India after government intervention prevented their auction at Sotheby's, and will be displayed publicly in India.
Archaeologists in Belize have discovered the 1,700-year-old tomb of Maya ruler Te K’ab Chak at Caracol, containing a rare jadeite mosaic death mask, jade jewelry, and artifacts indicating early and complex interactions with central Mexico, shedding new light on ancient Mesoamerican diplomacy and society.
Anthropic has introduced a new feature called 'artifacts' in its Claude AI platform, allowing users to create, share, and browse customizable applications and objects without coding, expanding the potential for AI-driven app development and collaboration.
The Front Mission 3 remake has received mixed reviews due to significant downgrades in presentation quality, especially in the 'Network' menu images, which appear to have been upscaled or generated with AI, resulting in bizarre and inconsistent visuals that detract from the original game's charm.
Ancient Roman wall plaster fragments have been uncovered in London, revealing vibrant frescoes and the first known Roman Britain painter's signature, offering new insights into Roman art and daily life in Londinium. The discovery at Southwark includes intricate designs, graffiti, and influences from across the Roman Empire, with ongoing research and plans for public display.
Over 850 Paleolithic stone artifacts, some as old as 1.5 million years, were discovered on the surface in Iraq's Western Desert, shedding light on early human tool-making and migration patterns, with ongoing research and community engagement to understand ancient environments and cultural evolution.