Google’s Digital World of Museums
Do we actually have to visit museums when everything will be available on the internet very soon? As part of its project called Google Cultural Institute, Google now presents numerous digital exhibitions that have one or two advantages indeed.
How were the Statues of Easter Island made?
Until September 6, 2015, the new exhibition of the Manchester Museum will take a fresh look at the impressive statues of Rapa Nui (named Easter Island by European explorers): How were the statues made, how were they transported across the island and what did they mean?
Round Table of DAMIN in Copenhagen: Mints, Technology, and Coin Production
The Round Table of DAMIN (Silver monetary depreciation and international relations) will take place on 28-29 May 2015 in Copenhagen, in cooperation with the National museum of Denmark. It will focus on the questions of mints, technology, and coin production.
Regional Conference for Islamic Numismatics in Tübingen
The Regional Conference for Islamic Numismatics of the Oriental Numismatic Society will take place on the 2nd and 3rd May 2015 at the Tübingen University.
Paper Money Guaranty Hires Sergio Sanchez as Consultant
Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) has announced that the US currency expert Sergio Sanchez, Jr., has joined its team as a consultant.
Magyar Nemzeti Bank honours Hungarian chronicler Sebestyén Tinódi
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank honours the great Hungarian chronicler Sebestyén Tinódi by issuing a collector coin. The coin was designed by Tamás E. Soltra.
Venomous Spider on Perth Mint’s new Bullion Coin
The Perth Mint has released a new Australian Funnel-Web Spider bullion coin to enhance its new theme of deadly animals now featured on the nation’s investment coin issues.
Treasure Running into Millions Recovered from War Time Wreck
In 2013, the company Deep Ocean Search recovered tons of silver coins at a depth of about 5100 meters, off the Namibian coast, thus beating a record. The money had been intended to fund Great Britain’s effort in WWII. The numismatists, however, have lost the treasure a second time.
Can luxury be a sin? New Exhibition of Wertpapierwelt
What is luxury? In its exhibition, Wertpapierwelt in Olten (Switzerland) examines until June 2016 various aspects of this question. Using the securities from the luxury goods industry, the exhibition investigates the complexity of this subject along with its social and economic facets.
Exhibition at the National Museum Zurich: “1515 Marignano”
The exhibition “1515 Marignano”, at the National Museum Zurich until 28 June 2015, examines the reasons behind the struggle to control Milan and the consequences of the war. It focuses on Milan around the year 1500, the battle as a major military event and the consequences of the Peace of 1516.