museum of paradox

Ancient Roman papyrus scrolls, carbonized by Mount Vesuvius, are now being read for the first time. A scientific breakthrough combines high-resolution X-ray imaging with machine learning to virtually unroll and decipher the hidden text. This non-destructive method allows for the recovery of lost classical literature and history without damaging fragile artifacts.

A farmer's routine task in Milos in 1820 unearthed a remarkable marble torso, later identified as the Venus de Milo. Despite missing limbs, its discovery by French naval officers marked a significant archaeological find. This masterpiece, famous for its absence, captivated the world and reshaped perceptions of ancient Greek art and history, becoming a treasured exhibit at the Louvre.

TOI’s musical Tesseract is portrayed as a rare, deeply immersive theatrical experience that lingers long after it ends. Curated by Meera Jain, it blends ballet, technology, and storytelling to create a reflective, multi-sensory journey. Rooted in Indian ethos yet globally resonant, the production explores truth, identity, and beauty, leaving a lasting emotional and intellectual impact.

Archana Puran Singh shared a delightful family vlog featuring her husband, Parmeet Sethi, and their sons, Ayushmaan and Aaryamann, exploring Mumbai’s museum of paradox. The vlog captured their playful banter and humorous interactions, highlighting their easygoing family dynamic.

A mind-bending experience for Adah

The National Museum is organizing a monthlong exhibition to celebrate its 65th foundation day.

NEW DELHI: Historians, artists and archaeologists on Thursday strongly condemned the recent looting and desecration of priceless works of art and heritage in the Iraqi National Museum in Baghdad.

Sheela Gowda’s Interrogation Room in Cell No. 5 at Alipore Museum reflects on power and freedom. Her works critique exploitation and highlight moral disarray using materials like cow dung and newspaper. The installations, set amid historical significance, emphasize the ongoing struggle for true freedom.

India on Friday handed over to Georgia a relic of their 17th century queen, St Ketevan, which was discovered within the ruins of the St Augustine complex, Old Goa, in 2004.

Step inside the foyer in front of the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Saket, and you can't help but be taken aback by what you see. It's difficult to tear your eyes away, as you struggle to comprehend it, and can't help but feel dwarfed in its presence.

A peculiar 37-million-year-old snake fossil, Paradoxophidion richardoweni, unearthed in England, is rewriting evolutionary timelines. Its unique vertebrae, unlike any known snake, suggest a lifestyle beyond burrowing or swimming. This discovery challenges existing snake family trees and hints at greater ancient diversity in Europe, prompting a re-examination of museum collections.

NEW DELHI: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi resplendent in suit and tie was in town on Saturday to talk about the Rs 50,000 crore investment his state has attracted in just two years.

A groundbreaking global study, analyzing DNA from brittle stars collected over decades, reveals surprising connectivity in deep-sea life across vast oceans. Scientists discovered that these creatures, inhabiting the seafloor, have spread over thousands of kilometers, linking ecosystems from Iceland to Tasmania. This challenges the perception of the deep sea as isolated, highlighting its fragility amidst growing threats.

The vocalist is trying to create an awareness about the incident of torching of the Ustad Allauddin Khan Sangitangan in Bangladesh's Brahmanbaria recently.

In the book "VAJPAYEE: The Years that Changed India", Shakti Sinha, a close associate of Vajpayee, helps us understand him as a decision-maker.

Tegan Jones and her mother Claire discovered unique dinosaur footprints in Wales. These tracks are unlike any previously documented in the area and may belong to a Camelotia dinosaur. The National Museum Wales is investigating this significant find to confirm the species responsible for these ancient tracks.

From design to exhibition formats, technology is omnipresent at the newly-launched Museum of Art and Photography in the city