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A newly-discovered rock art panel on the western bank of the River Nile may depict an Ancient Egyptian authority figure from ...

An ancient rock engraving in the Lower Nile Valley may offer a rare glimpse into the origin of Egyptian kings. The art panel ...

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On the Greek island of Delos, inscriptions reveal that statues of ... The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders ...

After a long-forgotten painting of Hercules and Omphale was punctured during the 2020 explosion in Beirut, it has been painstakingly restored over more than three years — and is now on show at ...

After a long-forgotten painting of Hercules and Omphale was punctured during the 2020 explosion in Beirut, it has been painstakingly restored over more than three years — and is now on show at ...

Dutch curators are considering "next steps" after a child damaged the $56 million painting, "Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8," by American artist Mark Rothko while visiting a museum in Rotterdam.

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Mary Magdalene, one of Jesus Christ's most dedicated followers, makes a subtle appearance in the painting, according to Italian art expert and author Sara Penco.

While art collecting can seem like a daunting activity to get involved with, art dealers and collectors have some advice for the beginner.