Museums Exhibits

Discovery 3 days ago

Self-healing concrete? Buried Pompeii site reveals secret behind Rome's enduring structures

Archaeologists at a Pompeii site buried by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius have uncovered evidence of ancient Roman concrete technology that could heal itself over time.

America 250 6 days ago

White House pressures Smithsonian for internal records, warns funding could be withheld: report

The White House reportedly threatened to withhold Smithsonian funding unless the museum system provides internal records by Jan. 13 over American history exhibit concerns.

Discovery December 11

Archaeologists uncover Jerusalem wall mysteriously destroyed in power struggle during biblical era

Archaeologists in Jerusalem recently discovered a massive Hanukkah-era wall from an ancient power struggle between Hasmonean leaders and rival kings.

France December 8

Pipe burst at Louvre damages 300-400 rare books in Egyptian antiquities library collection

Louvre suffers another major setback as burst pipe damages rare books, adding to troubles following theft of Napoleon crown jewels worth $102 million.

Discovery December 8

'He revealed himself to me': Treasure hunter unearths 900-year-old figure of Jesus in windswept field

A metal detector enthusiast uncovered a stunning medieval Jesus crucifix in Åndalsnes, Norway, after battling fierce winds during a treasure-hunting expedition.

Travel December 2

Americans must pay higher fee for a ticket to the world’s most visited museum

The Louvre is raising ticket prices for non-EU visitors by $12 per person following the October heist of jewels worth $102 million. The museum is also implementing new security measures.

Discovery November 28

Wisconsin divers reveal mysterious underwater parking lot of ancient canoes preserved for millennia

Wisconsin Historical Society experts identified 16 dugout canoes in Lake Mendota, including the oldest recorded canoe from the Great Lakes region at 5,200 years old.

World November 25

Four more arrested in Louvre jewel heist, authorities say

French authorities announced that four more suspects have been arrested in connection to the $102 million jewel heist from the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Travel November 19

New details about Louvre heist revealed as officials announce stricter security measures

Louvre heist thieves used disc cutters to steal $102 million in jewels, prompting major security overhaul with 100 new cameras and anti-intrusion systems by 2026.

Travel November 17

Chimpanzee escapes from Indianapolis Zoo enclosure, triggering emergency lockdown

After a female chimpanzee escaped an enclosure at the Indianapolis Zoo, a lockdown and emergency response were triggered. The animal was safely sedated and returned with no injuries, the zoo said.