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What Did the Romans Think of Alexander the Great?
Why was Alexander the Great seen by the Romans as the greatest military leader of the ancient world? This question would ...
Couple unearths 'highly revered' Ancient Roman rarity during volunteer dig at tourist site
A couple who have volunteered in numerous excavations over the years found a "highly revered" ancient artifact at a fort in ...
Like an IKEA Warehouse for the Art Crowd — Why the V&A's New, 'Self-Serve' East End Outpost Is Our Latest Obsession
We visited the "so 'not museum'" V&A East Storehouse to understand how it works, pastry-tasting and 'Order an Object' scheme ...
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What Was Daily Life Like for the Women Who Lived in Ancient Pompeii 2,000 Years Ago?
A new exhibition is spotlighting the women who have long been sidelined in histories of the Roman Empire—from mothers and weavers to entrepreneurs and influential tavern owners ...
Native American Veteran reunited with gifted artwork after more than 30 years
As storms pass and years roll by, some stories wait to unfold until all the right paths cross. After 30 years, a veteran is reunited with a painting gifted to him by an Oklahoma Native American ...
New exhibition to open at Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle
A brand-new exhibition is set to open at The Bowes Museum allowing visitors to make art. Barnard Castle's The Bowes Museum is inviting art enthusiasts to pick up a needle and thread and get crafting.