Noticias
U.S. Department of State Announces Project to Protect Ukrainian State Archives
The U.S. Department of State announced today a project to protect and digitize collections of the State Archival Services of Ukraine (SAS), thereby ensuring that Ukrainian history, through its archives, will be safeguarded for generations to come.
Looting, Plundering, and More: 20 Cultural Treasures that Have Faced Claims of Theft
See a list of 20 works that faced claims of looting, plundering, and theft, from the Elgin Marbles to modernist masterpieces.
CONAF denuncia daños en Cueva de las Manos del Parque Nacional Patagonia
Se realizó una denuncia ante Carabineros de Chile por daños a la “Cueva de las Manos” del Río Pedregoso, al interior del Parque Nacional Patagonia. Uno de los sitios arqueológicos más reconocidos de la región, ya que presenta un gran número de grabados rupestres.
Blaze Engulfs Mississippi John Hurt Museum: A Loss to Heritage and Blues Legacy
Under the veil of early morning darkness on February 21, a fire erupted, consuming the Mississippi John Hurt Museum in Carroll County.
Nuevo caso de expolio en patrimonio cultural
La Policía Nacional de España ha detenido a cinco personas en Granada por formar parte de un grupo criminal dedicado al expolio de piezas arqueológicas.
Advierten que cerca del 70% del Santuario de la Naturaleza Palmar El Salto fue afectado por los megaincendios
Los feroces incendios forestales han afectado gran parte del Palmar El Salto, una de las tres áreas protegidas a nivel nacional donde crece de manera natural la palma chilena, una especie endémica.
Crumbling Roof Raises Conservation Concerns at the British Museum
Leaking roofs and failing climate control in the Greek, Roman, and Assyrian galleries in the British Museum may not be fixed until 2025.
The obliteration of Gaza's multi-civilizational treasures
Israel’s war has brought ruin to thousands of years of rich heritage in Gaza, with experts decrying the destruction as a cultural genocide.
Art Insurer Warns Museums of an Unsuspected Threat: Selfies
Specialist insurer Hiscox has reported a trend of visitors damaging valuable artworks by walking into them backward while taking selfies.