Archaeologists have recently made some groundbreaking discoveries in the Stone Hills (Taş Tepeler) that will leave an indelible mark on human history. Firstly, they unearthed the first-ever painted Neolithic statue from Göbeklitepe. Secondly, they discovered a 2.3-meter human statue located in Karahantepe.
In an exciting archaeological development, surface surveys conducted in Ankara’s Kahramankazan district have uncovered significant settlements from the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. The research, led by Associate Professor Çiğdem Gençler Güray from Ankara University, focused on rural Ankara during the Roman
After years of anticipation, Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum has begun a trial phase, offering a preview of what is set to become the world’s largest archaeological museum. Situated near the iconic Giza Pyramids, the museum opened 12 of its main halls to
In response to a series of activist attacks on its most iconic paintings, the National Gallery in London has introduced new security measures that will drastically change how visitors experience the space. Beginning Friday, October 18, 2024, visitors will no longer be
In a unique auction offering, a building in the heart of Bristol, U.K., featuring one of Banksy’s earliest murals, Mild Mild West, is set to hit the market. The mural, painted in 1999 on the side of a property in Stokes Croft,
What was John Constable doing at 8:30 AM on September 26, 1814? According to his sketchbook, he was in Dedham Vale sketching a scene that would later inspire his painting Stour Valley and Dedham Church. Alongside the sketch, he meticulously noted the
This November, the vibrant world of the Bloomsbury Group returns to life in a new exhibition at Sotheby’s in London, curated by none other than Kim Jones, the acclaimed artistic director of Fendi and Dior Homme. Known for his passion for the
Renowned artists Nan Goldin and Molly Crabapple were arrested during a pro-Palestine protest outside the New York Stock Exchange. The demonstration, organized in response to ongoing violence in Gaza, attracted dozens of activists calling for an end to U.S. financial and military
In an extraordinary archaeological effort, 1,800-year-old Roman mosaics are being carefully restored and unearthed in Pompeiopolis, an ancient city in the Taşköprü district of Kastamonu, Turkey. Once the capital of the Roman province of Paphlagonia, Pompeiopolis is home to an expansive Roman
The 61st International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival came to a triumphant close on October 12, showcasing the best of Turkish cinema with a spectacular awards ceremony at the Cam Piramit Fair and Congress Center. This year’s festival spotlighted Nadim Güç’s Mukadderat,
The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art will focus on the relationship between race, fashion, and identity in its Spring 2025 exhibition titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The exhibition will share its theme with this year’s Met Gala. While focusing
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