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Black Lives Matter placards go on display in Welsh heritage museum

Black Lives Matter placards have gone on display at a museum in Cardiff that celebrates Welsh heritage and culture. St Fagans National Museum of History has placed the collection from the anti-racism protests that took place across Wales in the ...

07 Mar 2022 at 11:55

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Long-hidden rare synagogue mural restored

A mural that was painted in a US synagogue more than 100 years ago by a Lithuanian immigrant — and hidden behind a wall for years— has been restored and listed as a rare piece of art. The large colorful triptych painted by sign painter Ben ...

16 Aug 2022 at 12:58

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Museum preserves story of thriving 21st century whisky industry

The story of Scotland’s thriving whisky industry will be preserved for generations to come as a museum reveals its new collection of contemporary items. National Museums Scotland has acquired a range of bottled whiskies, packaging and ...

20 May 2022 at 11:30

Silver casket Mary, Queen of Scots was thought to own acquired for nation

An “extraordinary” silver casket believed to have been owned by Mary, Queen of Scots has been acquired for the nation. It is thought the small box was given to Mary by her first husband, Francois II of France, and came to Scotland ...

19 May 2022 at 13:07

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Unique chair by emerging Louth designer featured in National Museum exhibition

A unique chair crafted by emerging furniture designer Ann Marie Woods from Dunleer, has just finished a very successful stint on display at the National Museum of Ireland (NMI), as part of the exhibition Our Irish Chair: ...

26 Oct 2022 at 22:33

Museum acquires 700AD gold sword pommel worth £30,000 found in Scotland

An “exceptionally rare” solid-gold sword pommel discovered by a metal detectorist and which dates back to the early medieval period has come into the ownership of Scotland’s national museums. The impressive find was ...

24 Oct 2022 at 17:36

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Museum displays LEGO-version of Irish landmark made from almost 50,000 bricks

A Lego-version of an Irish landmark made out of almost 50,000 bricks is on display at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology. The museum is set to host a weekend of events centered around the display of a ...

11 Nov 2022 at 22:33

National News

Formation of world-famous Giant's Causeway may have taken just days, scientist says

The formation event behind Northern Ireland’s world-famous Giant’s Causeway may have taken just a few days rather than thousands of years, according to a new theory. The origin of the striking stones, which ...

06 Oct 2022 at 17:33

Princess Royal reopens newly renovated WW1 ship in Belfast

The Princess Royal officially reopened a First World War ship in Belfast that has been newly restored after a three-year closure due to the pandemic. HMS Caroline is the only survivor of the 1916 Battle of ...

25 Apr 2023 at 18:48

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Leitrim Basket Project launch takes place on November 13-14

The Leitrim Basket Project aims to celebrate basket-making traditions in Leitrim and is being officially launched on November 13-14. This project explores the historical context, techniques, materials, ...

01 Nov 2023 at 10:33

Galloway Hoard to go on display in Australia at start of international tour

A hoard of “exceptional” Viking-age objects discovered by a metal detectorist in Dumfries and Galloway in 2014 will go on display in Australia next year in the first stop of an international tour. ...

22 Nov 2024 at 11:53

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Formation of world-famous Giant's Causeway may have taken just days, scientist says

06 Oct 2022 at 17:33

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