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Turkish farmer discovers rare mosaic of ancient hunt

The Art Newspaper

Dating to the late Roman period, a stunning, figurative mosaic, found buried under just 50cm of soil and featuring the rare Anatolian leopard, may be the first of its kind in Turkey

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Forgotten Paintings Rediscovered in Mexican Church Restoration After 80 Years of Obscurity

Artnet News

The hagiographic works are rarely found in the Michoacn region. The post Forgotten Paintings Rediscovered in Mexican Church Restoration After 80 Years of Obscurity appeared first on Artnet News.

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Secretive underground exploration group assists with missing museum artefacts in Melbourne

The Art Newspaper

Members of clandestine group retrieve objects from drains after burst pipe at Australian museums storage facility

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Applications open for J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award (SAA)

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

The J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award Subcommittee of the Society of American Archivists is asking you to submit a nomination for the J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award! Established in 1989, this award honors an individual, institution, or organization that promotes greater public awareness, appreciation, or support of archival activities or programs.

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Collecting Religious Artifacts: Antiquing on a Wing and a Prayer

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Rob Wolfe of American Pickers For centuries, collecting religious artifacts and iconography has been a pursuit that transcends time, geography, and personal beliefs. These objects often hold profound significance [.] The post Collecting Religious Artifacts: Antiquing on a Wing and a Prayer appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.