Egyptian Ship Model Sheds Light on Bronze Age Warfare and Religion
A tiny model ship reveals much about ancient Mediterranean naval history.
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A New Vision for the Collection at the Getty Villa
Our galleries of ancient Greek and Roman art tell a new story.
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PODCAST: Marie Svoboda on Egyptian Mummy Portraits
What are Egyptian mummy portraits and why are they important?
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Obelisks on the Move
How do you move a giant stone obelisk?
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Conserving the Wall Paintings in the Tomb of Tutankhamen
Ongoing conservation work at King Tut’s tomb.
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Egyptian Obelisks and Their Afterlife in Ancient Rome
An obelisk journeys to LA.
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Scholarly Workshop Addresses Questions about the Mutual Influences between Egypt, Greece, and Rome
Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome in context.
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A Young Man’s Mummy Offers Clues to Cultural Exchange and Technology in Roman-Ruled Egypt
Mummy as art and artifact.
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Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Funerary Portraits through Modern Technology
Funerary portraits yield their secrets.
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A Guide to Euripides’ Medea
Unpacking the ancient, bloody myth of Medea.
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15 Deathiest Objects at the Getty Villa
A death-themed tour of the Getty Villa collection.
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Power through Prayer
Can a small gold pendant ward off dark forces?
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