UK org working to ‘decolonize’ museums related to William Shakespeare
The organization that oversees the museum celebrating the life of English playwright William Shakespeare, is reportedly working to “decolonize” his legacy in the name of fighting white supremacy. Telecommunications Trust in the birthplace of Shakespeare, a British nonprofit in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, reported that it was working towards “decolonization” to “create a more inclusive museum experience.” […]
Ancestral remains should no longer be displayed in UK museums, say MPs | Colonialism
The disclosure of British human bodies, including ancient Egyptian mummies at the British Museum, is offensive and should be stopped, according to a group of lawmakers. Report of All-Party Parliamentary Group for African Reparations (APPG-AR) He said it should be a crime to sell ancestral ruins or publicly display them without consent. Report, Let your […]
Animal collection in Midwest will go to three museums for visitors to appreciate
Travelers across the US can see some of the unique collections after the museum where they were on display was forced to close. The Delbridge Natural History Museum, located at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, closed in August 2023. It was found that “potentially dangerous” levels of arsenic are present in […]
Republican senators issue warning to historic museums ahead of pro-life march: ‘Respect’ free speech
First appearance on Fox: Republican Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) protest against the Washington, D.C., history museum to join pro-life protests expected to flood into the city on Friday. It calls on Americans to “respect” their First Amendment rights. In a letter to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and the […]