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The Etruscan Sphinx of Chiusi on the jerseys of San Giobbe Basket Etruria

The funerary sphinx on display at the National Etruscan Museum in Chiusi (Siena) is making its debut on the court of the National Serie B. For the 2026–2027 season, San Giobbe Basket Etruria will feature a graphic design on its uniforms inspired by o...
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Siena Cathedral: Opera Laboratori Secures Jobs for Siena Viva Staff

In Siena, Opera Laboratori S.p.A. is taking on all staff previously employed by Siena Viva in the museum services of the Duomo complex. The move, announced today, represents a further development in the collaboration between Opera Laboratori S.p.A. a...
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Palermo: Artworks and Archaeological Artifacts Worth 400,000 Euros Seized

An investigation by the Carabinieri’s Cultural Heritage Protection Unit (TPC) in Palermo led to the recovery of artistic, archaeological, bibliographic, and archival assets with a total estimated value of approximately 400,000 euros. The operat...
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Switzerland returns a 2nd-century B.C. funerary mask to Egypt.

Switzerland has returned an important cultural artifact dating back to the 2nd century B.C.to Egypt. The artifact is an Egyptian funerary mask, which was officially handed over to Egyptian authorities during a ceremony held at the Beatrice von Watten...
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Flash Flood in Florence, Water Seeps Into the Uffizi: Caravaggio’s “Bacchus” Display Case Gets Wet, No Damage

A flash flood struck Florence early this afternoon , with some weather stations recording more than 45 millimeters of rain in one hour. The violent storm also affected the Uffizi Gallery, where water seeped in beneath the skylight in the room housing...
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Art as a Medical Prescription: Health and Culture Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Art could become part of medical prescriptions in the future. This was reported byANSA, which covered the news of the protocol signed by the Ministry of Healthand the Ministry of Culture, presented yesterday at the Foreign Press Center in Rome. The...
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Quartu Sant'Elena: The Romanesque Church of San Pietro di Ponte Has Been Restored

In Quartu Sant’Elana ( Cagliari), restoration work on the Romanesque church of San Pietro di Ponte—which has been enclosed within the perimeter walls of the municipal cemetery for about a century—has been completed: the results will be presente...
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VALE: Turin to Be Home to the New Valentino Cultural Hub—Featuring a Library, University, Art, and Events

By the end of the year, Turin will have a new cultural hub set to transform the face of the Valentino district. Centered around the new Central Library, built on the site of the former Torino Esposizioni, VALE will take shape—a hub that will connect ...
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Florence and Venice, take a cue from Naples: in San Gregorio Armeno, junk doesn’t stand a chance

The workshops of the nativity scene artisans on Via San Gregorio Armeno in Naples remained closed yesterday morning (September 14) until 2:00 p.m. The protest, reportedby ANSA, took place at the traditional hub of artisanal production of shepherds an...
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The Most Anticipated Exhibitions of Fall 2026: Which Ones to Visit

Another exhibition season is underway:Fall 2026 will bring a variety of exhibitions to venues acrossItaly. From the great masters of the past to the most innovative voices of the contemporary art world, museums and cultural institutions are preparing...
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U.S.: Supreme Court Gives Green Light to the White House's $400 Million Ballroom

A divided Supreme Court ruled on August 31 thatthe Trump administration may proceed with construction of the $400 million ballroom at the White House, while legal proceedings related to the project remain pending. This is a victory for President Dona...
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"A porte aperte" is launched: the FAI network to make cultural heritage more accessible

A network of third-sector organizations dedicated to addressing the issue of accessibility to cultural heritage through educational, training, and artistic initiatives. It’s “A porte aperte.” New perspectives for a cultural heritage that is inc...
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The Court of Auditors Clears Sgarbi: No Financial Loss to the Treasury Resulted from the Conferences Held While He Was Undersecretary

The Court of Auditors has acquitted Vittorio Sgarbi of the charge of causing financial loss to the state through the 121 professional services he performed while serving as undersecretary at the Ministry of Culture. The news was reported by Clemente ...
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Weddings and Events at the State Archives of Naples: Former Director Asked to Explain

The investigations conducted by the Carabinieri’s Cultural Heritage Protection Unit, the Ministry of Culture, and the Campania Regional Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Auditors into the managementof the State Archives of Naples have concluded. Th...
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Isabella d’Este: Her Correspondence Is Becoming Increasingly Digital—Agreement Between Italy and the United States

The General Directorate of Archives of the Ministry of Culture, the University of California, Irvine, and the CINECA Interuniversity Consortium have signed an agreement to support and develop IDEA – Isabella d’Este Archive, with the goal ...
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The Pantheon becomes the venue for a fencing marathon: “A fil di spada” is coming on September 12

In Rome, the Pantheon will serve as the backdrop for a fencing marathon: on Saturday, September 12, 2026, Piazza della Rotonda will host the 16th edition of “A Fil di Spada,” the world’s largest inclusive fencing marathon, which will take place...
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