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Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says

Over the last two years, art thieves have shifted their attention to precious metals, jewels, and cultural artifacts that offer greater profits, the EU's law enforcement agency said in a report.

A crown worn by French Empress Eugenie, which was targeted by thieves during a heist at Paris' Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025 but was dropped during their escape, on display in this undated still frame from a video.
Avi Nesher's new film Our Loves tackles the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023.

Cinema on October 7, French Jewish life take center stage

Historic Valley Train at Kfar Yehoshua Station, 1930s. People exit the waiting room where the art gallery is now housed.PremiumPremium

In Kfar Yehoshua's old train station, artists stitch Israel's story since October 7

 Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, March 16, 2024

Philadelphia Jewish museum vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, third attack in nearly a year


Fast-footed fossil with outsized toes rewrites small-dino story

Originally misidentified as Nanosaurus, the metre-long teen fossil is the most complete early small dinosaur skeleton ever discovered, researchers say.

 Fast-footed fossil with outsized toes rewrites small-dino story.

The "Fourth Pyramid" waits: Grand Egyptian Museum postpones inauguration due to regional tensions

Egyptian Prime Minister Madbouly announced new opening date to be determined after coordination with concerned parties.

 The "Fourth Pyramid" waits: Grand Egyptian Museum postpones inauguration due to regional tensions.

Report: British Museum, Greece agreed on Parthenon loan - museum denies any such deal

Downing Street clarified no intention to amend legislation allowing transfer of Sculptures.

 The Elgin Marbles, a collection of Greek sculptures from the Parthenon in Athens on display in the British Museum.

Mental health issues cited as tourist damages Terracotta Army statues

Authorities launch investigation into how visitor breached security to enter pit.

 Mental health issues cited as tourist damages Terracotta Army statues.

Museum: Artifact shows playful, serious sides of 19th-century sexual health and attitudes

 Rijksmuseum displays rare 1830s condom with erotic engraving.

Capital Jewish Museum to reopen after fatal shooting of Israeli embassy staff

"This tragedy will not keep us from telling the story of the greater Washington region’s Jewish history for visitors from around the world," the museum's Executive Director said.

 A tribute and flowers for Israeli Embassy staff members Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim are seen outside the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum.

Archaeologists Unveil 5,000-Year-Old Bread at Küllüoba Höyüğü Excavation

The bread is the first known example of leavened, baked bread, dating back approximately 5,000 years.

 This bread is 5,000 year old. It's made of emmer wheat and lentils.

Iranian reports: Rate handwritten Qurans manuscripts stolen from Iranian museum

Manager and two guards arrested; main perpetrator identified via CCTV but still at large.

 Blue dome of Vali Shrine mosque viewed from a rooftop. On the rooftop of Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine, Mahan, Iran.

Not your conventional science museum: An exploration of science without walls

Located on the campus of the world-famous Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, it is the first totally outdoor interactive science museum in the world, one operated entirely by the visitors.

 The four-story ‘Clore Person, with inflatable organs that are activated by climbing inside the giant statue

4,500-year-old clay toys found in Syria

Discovery suggests ancient parents bought professionally made toys for their children 4,500 years ago.

 Hama, Syria.