Art World Art Bites: Michelangelo’s ‘David’ Was Carved Out of a Flawed Marble Slab Two sculptors had tried and failed to chisel something out of the block—until Michelangelo stepped up. By Adnan Qiblawi, 17 hours ago
Art World Archaeologists Find a Cache of Ancient Murano Glass Off Bulgarian Coast The objects date back to the days of the Ottoman empire. By Adnan Qiblawi, 2 days ago
Archaeology & History Huge! The Massive and Mystical Jordanian Monument to an Enigmatic People Petra also appeared in an "Indiana Jones" flick as the home of the Holy Grail. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 14, 2024
Archaeology & History The Hunt: The Ancient Scrolls That Survived a Volcanic Event About 1,800 papyrus scrolls were found in ancient Herculaneum, buried under ash and volcanic debris. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 13, 2024
Museums & Institutions V&A Museum Acquires Rare Medieval Carving of Jesus, Beating Out the Met The London museum raised $2.5 million through a nationwide appeal to keep the statue in the country. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 12, 2024
Art World 4,000-Year-Old Temple Predating Machu Picchu Unearthed in Peru Intricate carvings depicting ancient gods adorn much of the structure. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 12, 2024
Archaeology & History The Hunt: An English King’s Jewels, Washed Away by a Rogue Tide A dangerous water crossing claimed the royal treasures, people have been looking for them ever since. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 10, 2024
Art World Archaeologists Uncover Elaborate Tang Dynasty Tomb in China The panel paintings are in the “figure under the tree” style. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 10, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Hi, Barbie! See Inside the Design Museum’s New Show Dedicated to the Iconic Doll The Mattel toy is celebrating its 65th anniversary. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 10, 2024
Art World Art Bites: Why Conservation of Velázquez’s ‘Las Meninas’ Caused a Nationwide Uproar Spaniards argued that only a native could truly understand the pinnacle of Spanish art. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 8, 2024
Market A Cache of Drawings by a 14-Year-Old Queen Victoria Heads to Auction The Queen was instructed by some of the foremost painters of her day. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 8, 2024
Archaeology & History A Metal Tube in a Polish Museum Turns Out to Be a 150-Year-Old Time Capsule It contains rare missives from over a century ago. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 5, 2024
Art World An Iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Home Hits the Market for $1.8 Million The Winn House in Michigan is a prime example of a Usonian home. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 3, 2024
Archaeology & History New Study Finds Ancient Egyptian Scribes Suffered Back Pain Just Like Us Joint issues were caused by hours spent bent over papyrus. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 3, 2024
Pop Culture As Seen on ‘What We Do in the Shadows’: A Vampire’s Centuries-Old Portrait The work recalls a real portrait of a historic Persian ruler. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 1, 2024
