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A 12th-century BC Elamite blue chalcedony pendant from ancient Iran, preserved in the British Museum. Engraved in #cuneiform, it carries a remarkably intimate dedication from King Shilhak-Inshushinak to his daughter: "I, Shilhak-Inshushinak, enlarger of the realm, took this stone from the land of Puralish; what I painstakingly crafted, I placed here and gave to Bar-Uli, my beloved daughter."
@imaracello #minerals #globalmuseum #museums

A 12th-century BC Elamite blue chalcedony pendant from ancient Iran, preserved in the British Museum. Engraved in #cuneiform, it carries a remarkably intimate dedication from King Shilhak-Inshushinak to his daughter: "I, Shilhak-Inshushinak, enlarger of the realm, took this stone from the land of Puralish; what I painstakingly crafted, I placed here and gave to Bar-Uli, my beloved daughter."
@imaracello #minerals #globalmuseum #museums

A 12th-century BC Elamite blue chalcedony pendant from ancient Iran, preserved in the British Museum. Engraved in #cuneiform, it carries a remarkably intimate dedication from King Shilhak-Inshushinak to his daughter: "I, Shilhak-Inshushinak, enlarger of the realm, took this stone from the land of Puralish; what I painstakingly crafted, I placed here and gave to Bar-Uli, my beloved daughter."
@imaracello #minerals #globalmuseum #museums

A 12th-century BC Elamite blue chalcedony pendant from ancient Iran, preserved in the British Museum. Engraved in #cuneiform, it carries a remarkably intimate dedication from King Shilhak-Inshushinak to his daughter: "I, Shilhak-Inshushinak, enlarger of the realm, took this stone from the land of Puralish; what I painstakingly crafted, I placed here and gave to Bar-Uli, my beloved daughter."
@imaracello #minerals #globalmuseum #museums

A 12th-century BC Elamite blue chalcedony pendant from ancient Iran, preserved in the British Museum. Engraved in #cuneiform, it carries a remarkably intimate dedication from King Shilhak-Inshushinak to his daughter: "I, Shilhak-Inshushinak, enlarger of the realm, took this stone from the land of Puralish; what I painstakingly crafted, I placed here and gave to Bar-Uli, my beloved daughter."
@imaracello #minerals #globalmuseum #museums

Have you ever seen the Singing Stone? When it was first displayed at the Museum, this massive block of vibrant blue azurite and green malachite (both copper ore minerals) made high-pitched sounds when the humidity changed with the weather and seasons. These noises were produced as the porous stone absorbed and released moisture from the air. Since it’s now exhibited in a climate-controlled environment, it no longer sings.
#AMNH #globalmuseum #minerals #museums

Seoul’s Newest Art Museum Opens With a Major Cubism Exhibition.
Opened in June 2026, Centre Pompidou Hanwha brings the collection and artistic legacy of Paris’s Centre Pompidou to South Korea through a partnership with the Hanwha Foundation of Culture
https://mymodernmet.com/centre-pompidou-hanwha-cubism-seoul/ #globalmuseum #art #cubism #Seoul #exhibitions

Museum thefts in Europe are becoming more violent and sophisticated, Europol has warned. Organized crime groups are targeting high-value artifacts and cultural treasures, using new tactics and digital recruitment methods.
https://www.dw.com/en/europes-museum-heists-new-tactics-new-targets/svideo-78556688 #globalmuseum #museums #crime #artheist

London Science Museum cuts links with BP after decades of partnership.
Campaigners say ‘seismic shift’ follows years of pressure to sever ties with oil and gas firm.
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/aug/28/london-science-museum-cuts-links-with-bp-after-decades-of-partnership #globalmuseum #museums #sponsorship #ScienceMuseum

Two municipal employees in the Dutch city of #Rotterdam have been dismissed following an investigation into alleged corruption involving construction contracts. They include work connected to asbestos removal at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, one of the country’s most important museums.
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/museum-boijmans-van-beuningen-alleged-bribery-scandal-1234796228/ #globalmuseum #museums

Wigs and hairstyles in ancient Egypt.
Most knowledge of hairstyles in ancient Egypt comes from artistic representations such as paintings and sculptures, but some #wigs and natural hair have survived. These provide much information about different styles and their meaning. In ancient Egypt, hairstyles were a way for people to project their identity and convey social status.
https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/wigs-and-hairstyles-ancient-egypt #globalmuseum #BritishMuseum #museums #Egyptology

As our lives become more digitally immersed, museums are evolving to keep up — from more interactive exhibits to more diverse topics
@cnn
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/28/travel/video/museum-evolution-global-perspectives-digvid-vrtc #globalmuseum #museums

Two men bought tickets to enter Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) before smashing a display case, grabbing a 200-carat platinum and diamond necklace and walking away.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carat-platinum-diamond-necklace-heist-vienna-museum/ #globalmuseum #museums #crime #jewellery

Sand powered automaton. A rare original c1865 Leotard Acrobat. The original version performs far better than later reproductions due to a perfect combination of geometry and lightweight materials. Same might be said of his outfit.
@thehouseofautomata #automata #globalmuseum #history #toys

Sand powered automaton. A rare original c1865 Leotard Acrobat. The original version performs far better than later reproductions due to a perfect combination of geometry and lightweight materials. Same might be said of his outfit.
@thehouseofautomata #automata #globalmuseum #history #toys

Sand powered automaton. A rare original c1865 Leotard Acrobat. The original version performs far better than later reproductions due to a perfect combination of geometry and lightweight materials. Same might be said of his outfit.
@thehouseofautomata #automata #globalmuseum #history #toys

Sand powered automaton. A rare original c1865 Leotard Acrobat. The original version performs far better than later reproductions due to a perfect combination of geometry and lightweight materials. Same might be said of his outfit.
@thehouseofautomata #automata #globalmuseum #history #toys

Sand powered automaton. A rare original c1865 Leotard Acrobat. The original version performs far better than later reproductions due to a perfect combination of geometry and lightweight materials. Same might be said of his outfit.
@thehouseofautomata #automata #globalmuseum #history #toys

Don't Piss Off Old People - Unisex T-shirt
(Ed: I'm ordering two!)
https://www.zazzle.com/old_people_unisex_t_shirt-256746713749539426?rf=238667188152553553
#globalmuseum #tshirt #elderly #retired #oldpeople #funny

In 1944, four-year-old Jane received a rare party invitation, but her only formal dress no longer fit. Because clothing coupons were strictly rationed during the war, her mother, Elizabeth, had no way to buy a new one.

Determined not to let Jane miss the event, Elizabeth spent the night sewing. She gathered all the fabric scraps she had stored away—floral cottons, plain swatches, and small patterned prints—and stitched them together, square by square.
@histories_arch
#globalmuseum #costume

Kangaroo Jumps Rebound Shoes From the 1930s.
Kangaroo jumps (or rebound/jumping shoes, also called “moon shoes” or spring-heel shoes) from the 1930s era refer to early spring-loaded footwear toys or devices, precursors to modern rebound boots like Kangaroo Jumps.
https://www.vintag.es/2026/07/kangaroo-jumps-rebound-shoes.html #globalmuseum #shoes #footwear #Fashion #1930s