Boston Museum of Fine Arts returns looted artifacts
The return was made at a ceremony at the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York City.
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At Cambridge Juneteenth event, local artists prioritize resilience and joy
The event "Juneteenth: Freedom & Form" features the work of six local Black artists.
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MFA investigating possibly looted ancient bronzes in its collection
Museum looking into whether two pieces were looted from Turkey in the 1960s. -
A Northeastern professor's personal fight for food safety in Netflix's documentary 'Poisoned'
'Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food' explores the dangers of foodborne pathogens. -
A national Latino museum project gets caught in the culture wars
A number of Latino Republicans have threatened to pull funding for a national Latino museum in D.C., reflecting one facet of America's ongoing culture war — who gets to tell the story of Latino history in the U.S.?
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