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In historic move, MFA Boston returns works by 19th-century enslaved artist David Drake to his heirs

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston has agreed to return two 1857 ceramic jars by David Drake, an enslaved Black potter, to his living descendants. One vessel will remain on loan to the museum for at least two years, while the other—the "Poem Jar"—has been purchased back by the MFA from the heirs for an undisclosed sum, now carrying a "certificate of ethical ownership." The museum acknowledges that Drake created the works involuntarily and without compensation, marking the first time the MFA has resolved a claim for art wrongfully taken under U.S. slavery.

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experts believe hidden tunnel in new york museum was used as safe house by slaves during civil war 1234773196

Archaeologists and historians have discovered a hidden tunnel and concealed space within the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan. The small opening, found beneath a built-in dresser on the second floor, leads to a 2x2-foot area with a ladder, suggesting the 1832 home was used as a safe house on the Underground Railroad, aiding people escaping slavery before and during the Civil War.

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Michelangelo and Rodin: Finding the Living Spirit in Stone

The New York Times article examines the artistic kinship between Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin, focusing on how both sculptors sought to animate stone with a sense of living spirit and emotional intensity. It explores their shared techniques, such as leaving surfaces unfinished to suggest movement and inner life, and highlights key works including Michelangelo's "Slaves" and Rodin's "The Gates of Hell."

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Are you not entertained? Three ancient helmets headline UK exhibition exploring the ‘real’ gladiators

Three exceptionally well-preserved ancient bronze gladiator helmets, discovered in Pompeii, are the centerpiece of a new exhibition titled *Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum* at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. The show, organized in collaboration with the Colosseum in Rome, marks the first UK iteration of a touring exhibition that has attracted over a million visitors worldwide. It features arms, armour, and everyday objects from the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, along with immersive installations exploring gladiatorial life.

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