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Oops! 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar smashed by boy in Israel Museum


Oops! 3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar smashed by boy in Israel Museum

In response to the accident, the museum invited the family back for a tour to “sweeten” their embarrassing experience. ADVERTISING A precious 3,500-year-old vessel was accidentally smashed by a four-year-old boy during a visit to the Hecht Museum in northern Israel. The vessel comes from the Bronze Age between 2200 and 1500 BC, were exhibited […]

4-year-old accidentally breaks 3,500-year-old vessel in museum


4-year-old accidentally breaks 3,500-year-old vessel in museum

HAIFA, Israel (WKRC) – A four-year-old boy accidentally smashed a 3,500-year-old vessel into dozens of pieces, museum officials say. The Hecht Museum in Haifa, Israel, presented some archaeological finds “without obstacles” such as glass display cases, which they said gave the exhibits a “special charm.” Unfortunately, this gave a four-year-old visitor the idea to see […]

Picasso and Kelly among the newly acquired works of art at Buffalo AKG


Picasso and Kelly among the newly acquired works of art at Buffalo AKG

In the Hemicycle Gallery of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, an emerald and white painting by Ellsworth Kelly, three black-and-white prints by Pablo Picasso and a wall-mounted mobile sculpture by Alexander Calder join works by Lee Krasner, Brice Marden and John McLaughlin, all acquired since May of last year. The dozen artworks add to the […]

Chinese museum offers visitors a comprehensive journey into ancient life – Xinhua


Chinese museum offers visitors a comprehensive journey into ancient life – Xinhua

Tourists visit the Mawangdui Tombs of the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) in Changsha, central China’s Hunan Province, June 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan) CHANGSHA, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) — A naked-eye 3D screen brings to life elements from Mawangdui, a famous ancient Chinese tomb. Visitors are mesmerized as civet cats with elaborate fur and glowing eyes […]

The exhibition will open in Boston in September. How to get there


The exhibition will open in Boston in September. How to get there

Epic Universe reveals plans for a new Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal announced plans for a new Harry Potter-themed land in the Epic Universe, calling it its “most impressive” attraction yet. It’s the most comprehensive traveling exhibition in the Harry Potter saga, and you can be part of the magic when the show arrives […]

The exhibition will open in Boston in September. How to get there


The exhibition will open in Boston in September. How to get there

Epic Universe reveals plans for a new Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal announced plans for a new Harry Potter-themed land in the Epic Universe, calling it its “most impressive” attraction yet. It’s the most comprehensive traveling exhibition in the Harry Potter saga, and you can be part of the magic when the show arrives […]

The exhibition will open in Boston in September. How to get there


The exhibition will open in Boston in September. How to get there

Epic Universe reveals plans for a new Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal announced plans for a new Harry Potter-themed land in the Epic Universe, calling it its “most impressive” attraction yet. It’s the most comprehensive traveling exhibition in the Harry Potter saga, and you can be part of the magic when the show arrives […]

Hopkinsville residents prepare for Alien Invasion Day


Hopkinsville residents prepare for Alien Invasion Day

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) – The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter refers to a 1955 incident in which a family in the small town of Kelly claimed they were attacked by small alien creatures. The story remains one of the most famous and controversial cases in UFO history. This year the community is celebrating the 69th anniversary of this […]

Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County museums take students back to the days of one-class schools


Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County museums take students back to the days of one-class schools

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) – As students in Christian County prepare for the new school year, the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County are offering a unique educational experience. As part of their Museum Mondays series, children had the opportunity to step back in time and experience a one-room schoolhouse, a nod to educational practices of the […]