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FBI chief returns looted Papuan artefacts to Indonesia

Kash Patel hands over stone axes and ceremonial objects linked to indigenous Papua tribes

The Independent UK

Switzerland returns 18 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Three Swiss museums have returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, a new step in the African's country decades-long struggle to repatriate its looted cultural heritage.

Euronews

'Gets in your blood': coolest exhibition comes to town

An ambitious exhibition documents Antarctica's 300 million-year history of flora and fauna and our fascination with the world's coldest continent.

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“When I listen to the record, it just sounds like me. Maybe that was the point to begin with. There was no point doing an anorak sounds-alike thing”: Why Joe Bonamassa’s tribute to Rory Gallagher didn’t turn out exactly as expected

“Getting Rory’s Strat from the National Museum would have taken an act of government!”

MusicRadar

Fancy a European art break with fewer crowds? Try one of these five cities

Forget queuing at the Louvre or the Uffizi. You’ll find a fresh perspective on everything from medieval to modern art in places like Lille, Verona and Zurich

The Guardian - UK

The coffin that fell from the sky: The 1,900-year-old mystery of the 'Princess of Bagicz'

On the 10th of November 1899, a large storm hit the Baltic Sea and brought down a massive section of cliff in Bagicz, Poland. This storm caused a hollowed-out ancient oak log to tumble down onto the beach. Inside this ‘coffin that fell from the sky’ were the skeletal remains…

The Times of India

Race to save Sudan's plundered heritage as museums fall victim to war

In almost three years of civil war in Sudan, the country's museums have been ravaged, with thousands of its archaeological treasures looted and feared trafficked. Researchers in Sudan and beyond are racing to catalogue and recover the losses, estimated at $110 million.

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Hurry up! Moon man Mr Squiggle lands at National Museum

A National Museum exhibition celebrates Mr Squiggle, the television character who enchanted generations of children by drawing sketches with his pencil nose.

AAP

Astana: Don't miss these must-see sights on your next trip to Kazakhstan's capital

Whether you’re a tourist visiting Astana for a few days or an expat who wants to learn more about the city, you’ll love these essential attractions in Kazakhstan’s capital city.

Euronews

Thailand readies homecoming for stolen ancient statues located in US museum

San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is set to return four bronze statues from Thailand’s looted Prakhon Chai hoard.

Al Jazeera

'The first exhibition of its kind': The art of 'Young Poland' on display in Japan

Works by Polish artists from the 19th and 20th centuries are on display for the first time at the National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto. The exhibition 'Young Poland: Polish Art 1890-1918' includes echoes of Japanese artistic tradition.

Euronews

Welsh art already has a home – let’s develop that instead of building another

Letters: Rosslyn Morgan responds to a call for a new national gallery for Welsh art

The Guardian - UK

There should be a place for Australian art – and artists – in China-Australia diplomacy

On the wall to the left of the door to the central hall of the National Museum of China, Beijing, is a panel saying it works “under the guidance of Xi Jinping thought on culture”. Across Tiananmen Square in front of the museum is the gateway to the Forbidden City,…

The Conversation

From Crater Crescent to Canberra: Mr Squiggle gets a new home at the National Museum of Australia

The original pencil-nosed puppet and objects including fellow puppets, artworks, scripts, costumes and more have become part of the National Historical Collection

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The Canberra Times

Mr Squiggle, the man from the moon, lands at the National Museum

The iconic children's character will be on show from May 16.

The Hindu

India to display relics of Lord Buddha in Thailand

India will hold an exposition of some of the relics of Lord Buddha, which are in its possession, in Thailand.

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Nepal Repatriates Stolen Hindu Deity Statues in Global Effort

Learn about the repatriation of stolen Hindu idols to Nepal, as part of a global effort to return cultural artifacts to their countries of origin.

The Canberra Times

What to do in Canberra during the January 26 long weekend

A chance to take part in special community events.

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The Guardian - UK

Artes Mundi 10 review – an exotic plunge into broken, borderless worlds

From the marshlands of Iraq to a beach in Bougainville, this Wales-wide art extravaganza feels like a passport to the entire planet

The Independent UK

Vikings had windows, another shift away from their image as barbaric Norsemen, Danish museum says

Vikings had windows — usually only associated with medieval churches and castles — meaning Norsemen dignitaries sat in rooms lit up by apertures with glass

The Independent UK

11 of the best things to do in Qatar

Looking for something different on your next Middle East holiday? Here’s how to see the best of this desert country

The Guardian - UK

Sudan officials fear for historical artefacts threatened by fighting

Warring factions urged to preserve heritage after video clip appears to show fighters raiding Khartoum museum

The New Daily

Deadly silica dust contaminates museum collection

Part of the National Museum of Australia's collection has been stored next to a concrete factory and contaminated with deadly silica dust.

The Canberra Times

The new National Folk Festival boss is a dog-loving, vintage-car driving, community-vibing force of nature

She plans to increase the offering for families at the festival.

ABC News

Outgoing National Museum of Australia director pushes for institutions to 'be honest' about Indigenous history

As he announces his resignation, National Museum of Australia director Mathew Trinca urges historical institutions to "be honest" about the conflicts that marked Australia's colonisation.

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