04-09-2026 06:00 via ft.com

Face to face with ancient Egypt

Captivated by a portrait in a Boston museum, Sophy Roberts sets out to explore the temples, monasteries and desert landscapes of the Faiyum Oasis
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The Lucas Museum Doesn’t Have a Narrative
The Lucas Museum Doesn’t Have a Narrative
Chinese Artists Officially Withdraw from Gwangju Biennale in Protest of ‘Taiwan Pavilion’
Chinese Artists Officially Withdraw from Gwangju Biennale in Protest of ‘Taiwan Pavilion’
Christie’s and Bonhams Quietly Hike Buyers’ Fees
Christie’s and Bonhams Quietly Hike Buyers’ Fees
Is The Berlin Philharmonic Really The Very Best Orchestra In The World?
There’s A Difference Between Celebrating Innovation and Trying To Understand It
There’s A Difference Between Celebrating Innovation and Trying To Understand It
Why There Are Fewer English Majors In Universities Today
Why There Are Fewer English Majors In Universities Today
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Americans Are Fascinated With Art Heists. Not So Much Fascinated By Art?
Thanks To New Tourist Tax, Edinburgh Arts Organizations To (Probably) Get 25% Increase In City Funding
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White House Accuses Smithsonian of Discrimination, Threatens To Cut Federal Grants
White House Accuses Smithsonian of Discrimination, Threatens To Cut Federal Grants
US Government Agency Weakens Protections For Cultural Heritage Sites
US Government Agency Weakens Protections For Cultural Heritage Sites
A Deal To Save Philadelphia’s Academy Of Natural Sciences
A Deal To Save Philadelphia’s Academy Of Natural Sciences
How D.C.’s Dance Place Fell Apart
How D.C.’s Dance Place Fell Apart
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