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From the Museum & Library Collection Portrait of a Sailor Time Period: 1899 Physical Description: 1 print : color ; 54 x 35 cm Learn more: https://bit.ly/4caTVKd #History,#PMMLHistory

From the Museum & Library Collection Portrait of a Sailor Time Period: 1899 Physical Description: 1 print : color ; 54 x 35 cm Learn more: https://bit.ly/4caTVKd #History,#PMMLHistory

From the Museum & Library Collection YMCA trench checkers in paper sleeve Time Period: Between 1914 and 1918 Physical Description: 1 game, 1 paper sleeve : cardboard, paper ; in case 10 x 20 cm Learn more:https://bit.ly/40nuKkc #History, #PMMLHistory

From the Museum & Library Collection YMCA trench checkers in paper sleeve Time Period: Between 1914 and 1918 Physical Description: 1 game, 1 paper sleeve : cardboard, paper ; in case 10 x 20 cm Learn more:https://bit.ly/40nuKkc #History, #PMMLHistory

The CVAR Museum in #Cyprus is trying to unite the island of #Cyprus through art, history, and a shared cultural identity. 🇨🇾👫 Learn more in this edition of #OurStories:

I've just been on a managing museums and archives collections course. ° It's was interesting to learn the difference in procedure's that museums and archives have in regards to accessing collections, but what was also interesting is how very much alike both museums and archives are in regards to accessioning our collections, the only real differences is the terms used, and how we aquire collection pieces. ° Another interesting and useful course by #Museumsdevelopmentyorkshire ° ° ° ° ° #museums #archives #collectionscare #collections #management

"When history meets intrigue: the allure of art heists 🎨🕵️♂️ The thrill of a museum heist captivates our imaginations, blending the high stakes of audacious theft with cultural fascination. From the mystery of the stolen Mona Lisa to the cinematic daring of modern heists, these moments make us question: Is it about the art, the thrill, or the statement? What’s your take on the ultimate art crime? Let us know below! 👇✨ #ArtHeistMystery #MuseumTheft #CulturalFascination"

New on the Civility Localized Blog: Journey To The Past at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. Join us as we explore the significance of where the museum is located, what can be learned inside, and how the Center For Family History is changing how family histories are traced. See photos from the personal travels of our founder, Christine Edwards, MPA, and learn how the visit impacted her. Read now on our website: https://lnkd.in/dsHMi3eA #IAAM #CharlestonSC #CivilityLocalized #NewBlogPost #NewOnTheBlog #Blog

The unique challenges facing museum specialists dealing with the Cold War, this book takes a lead in developing the collection, display and interpretation of this history. The chapters question what makes a Cold War object; address the complexity of Cold War time; face up to questions of Cold War race, gender and imperialism; and reveal how to materialise the Cold War imaginary in museums. Most importantly perhaps, the volume demonstrates that, a consideration of the interconnecting forces of global twentieth-century history enables experts to add important complexity and nuance to the narratives with which they work and improve visitor understandings through innovative interpretations 240p 2024 Routledge https://lnkd.in/gkafsuWT

My recent Medium article: "Impressions of the Yale Peabody Museum." Join me as I explore ancient secrets and share personal insights. Unravel the profound tales of Gilgamesh, reflecting on life and death, delve into the significance of the Cyrus Cylinder and its implications for peace in the Middle East, examine the intriguing connection between the Egyptian god Osiris and "Uzeyr," and investigate the mysterious art of #Quipu through the lens of Liu Cixin's "Dark Forest" hypothesis from "The Three-Body Problem."