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Museum of Lost Objects

Tracing the histories of antiquities and landmarks that have been destroyed or looted in Iraq and Syria, India and Pakistan.

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The Museum of Lost Objects traces the histories of 10 antiquities or cultural sites that have been destroyed or looted i... Read more

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The Fire That Scorched Brazil’s History

It’s been a year since Brazil’s National Museum burned down in a fire. Not only was its collection one of the most extra... Read more

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