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Mysterious authors penned these holy texts some 2,000 years ago, but modern archaeology is shedding new light on who they were.

Marica Vilcek, chair of the NYU Institute of Fine Arts’ Board of Trustees, is pleased to announce the addition of three new members of the Institute’s Board. Harriet Stratis, paper conservator, technical art historian, and alumna of the Institute; Pa

Portlaoise plane set for take-off on TV Tuesday, August 03, 2021 By Carmel Hayes THE famous Portlaoise plane is set for take-off on TV, after a recording session in the town today. Cameras rolled as a team from RTÉ arrived to film the 112-year-old Portlaoise Flyer, which recently returned to its home town following a magnificent restoration. The plane built by the Aldritt brothers, with the help of master carpenter John Conroy, will feature on the Nationwide programme during Heritage Week on Wednesday 18 August. Laois heritage officer Catherine Casey said the team had “a super fun day”...

Conservation in action: Cleaning Horace Walpole's library Strawberry Hill House. Photo: Matt Chung. TWICKENHAM .- To the untrained eye, it might look like glorified housework - but maintaining the treasures of Strawberry Hill House, requires expert conservation. Now, for the first time ever, visitors to Horace Walpole’s gothic castle in Twickenham can learn how historic books are cared for. When Horace Walpole (1717-97) acquired Strawberry Hill in 1747 – then a modest cottage – it soon became apparent that he needed a library. A bibliophile, he already owned over 1000 volumes, which were c...

This sounds brilliant.