Exhibit on WWII at the Museum of the Bible showcases Heart Shield Bibles
Bibles and American Soldiers: A Testament of Faith in Times of War Throughout history, American military personnel have often carried a Bible in their uniform pockets, a symbol of hope and faith amid uncertainty. Some service members returned home changed by their experiences, while others held tightly to letters and prayers from family, hoping for […]
Samuel L. Jackson comments on the life-sized Mace Windu at the Lucas Museum opening
During the opening night of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Saturday, Samuel L. Jackson was caught in a delightful moment with a life-sized figure of his iconic “Star Wars” character. Fans have praised his reaction as “perfect.” Aviral video from Deadline shows Jackson strolling through the museum’s extensive galleries when he suddenly halts. […]
Museum refers to George Washington as a ‘town destroyer’ in new display.
Smithsonian Museum’s Take on History Sparks Controversy NEW YORK — A Smithsonian museum located in Manhattan is presenting a rather critical perspective of George Washington, the Revolutionary War, and the nation’s early days. However, certain historical details that might add nuance to this account seem to be either absent or underplayed. This situation arises amid […]
Final 9/11 attack site without a museum aims to educate those who lack firsthand memory of the events.
As we mark 25 years since the promise to “Never Forget,” the focus now shifts to education for over 100 million Americans who have no personal memory of 9/11. This weekend, the Pentagon plans to break ground on a long-awaited Visitor Education Center, positioned as the only site among the three attack locations yet to […]
New Yorkers can visit the 9/11 Museum for free every Sunday afternoon: ‘Contemplate the bravery’
According to Governor Kathy Hochul, the September 11 Memorial & Museum will offer free admission to New Yorkers every Sunday afternoon, supported by a new $2.2 million state grant. Currently, the museum has a program that allows free admission on the first Sunday of each month from 4 to 7 p.m. for residents and students […]
Robbers Take Four Renaissance Pieces in Sicilian Museum Robbery
Art Theft in Messina MILAN – According to La Presse, four artworks linked to the renowned Sicilian Renaissance artist Antonello da Messina were stolen from a regional museum in Messina during Italy’s Ferragosto holiday. On Saturday evening, thieves managed to bypass the alarm and security systems at the MuMe Regional Museum, making off with three […]
Expert insists that the director of the history museum should be dismissed immediately
Legal experts are suggesting a significant reform of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH), claiming that it has adopted negative and even “self-hating” representations of the country’s history. Curry Stimson, a legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a former assistant U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., expressed his views, stating that this trend […]
Rep. Brandon Gill Questions Smithsonian Director About Museum Advice Linking Courtesy to Racism
Smithsonian Hearing Sparks Controversy During a hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) questioned Dr. Anthea Hartig, director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, regarding guidance that seems to associate civility with white supremacy. This exchange took place at a hearing titled “Rewriting America’s History: Examining the Smithsonian Institution’s Efforts to Reconstruct […]
Mamdani’s housing plan faces backlash close to the Intrepid Museum
The large homeless encampment that spreads across roughly 12 blocks along Manhattan’s West Side is raising concerns among residents and visitors alike. Many believe the city isn’t taking sufficient action to address the issues related to the tents, litter, and alleged illegal activities. One local, who prefers to remain anonymous, expressed, “I think it’s embarrassing.” […]
76 buildings, including the Met Museum and top NYC prep schools, test positive for bacteria linked to Legionnaires’ outbreak
A number of prominent locations, including the bustling Metropolitan Museum of Art and several high-priced prep schools in Manhattan, are now part of a growing list of buildings that have tested positive for the bacteria linked to a rising Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side. The New York City Department of Health has […]