The elite British university has become the latest in a long series of institutions to publicly distance themselves from the family because of some of its members’ ties to the opioid crisis.
Tag: Museums
German Court Convicts Five Men for Green Vault Jewel Heist
The trial brought to light the extraordinary story of how members of a notorious crime family broke into one of the most secure museums in Germany.
Soviet Pop Art Duo Reunites for First U.S. Retrospective Since Their Breakup
The rebellious artists Vitaly Komar and Alexander Melamid founded their own artistic movement. They agreed to their first interview together in 20 years.
Statue Is Defaced in England After Children Were Given Crayons
A memorial and a statue of a water nymph that is more than 200 years old were covered in bright blue crayon marks, officials said.
How a Terra-Cotta Warrior Lost Its Thumb to a Delaware Shoe Salesman
Michael Rohana stole the clay digit six years ago at a Philadelphia museum where he had been attending an ugly-sweater party. He pleaded guilty this week.
A Japanese Island Where the Wild Things Are
In the pantheon of yokai, spooky beings of Japanese folklore embody anxieties ancient and modern. On Shodoshima, an art contest helps bring new ones to life.
A Swedish Warship Sank in 1628. It’s Still Yielding Secrets.
Researchers are learning more about those who died after the Vasa sank, including a woman known as “G,” who was long believed by scientists to be a man.
When a Visit to the Museum Becomes an Ethical Dilemma
Western museums are major tourist attractions, drawing travelers from around the world. But what responsibility do we bear as spectators for patronizing institutions that display what critics say are stolen works?
Metal Detector Hobbyist Finds a 500-Year-Old Pendant Linked to Henry VIII
Researchers say the jewelry, found in a field outside Birmingham, England, is an extraordinary piece of treasure.
What Happened to Canada’s Cold War Relics?
Few of the sites built to protect Canadians from a radioactive cloud of destruction have been preserved.