Eastern Heritage and History Untold Story of Marine Legend Major Pete Ortiz Revealed in New Book The Phantom October 6, 2026 rifanmuazin To the Nazi occupiers of France, he was known simply as Das Fantom. With a half-a-million French francs placed on his head by the Gestapo, Major Pete Ortiz of the…
Asian Art and Culture English Ceramic Circle Announces Major Commissioning Opportunity for Centenary Celebration at the V&A October 6, 2026 rifanmuazin As the oldest and most prestigious society dedicated to the study of British ceramics and enamels, the English Ceramic Circle (ECC) is preparing to reach a significant milestone. Founded in…
Eastern Heritage and History New Revelatory Retelling of Alexander the Great’s Life Unveils the Human Behind the Myth October 6, 2026 rifanmuazin Alexander the Great was a wide-eyed boy from the hills of Macedon who ruled most of the known world by his mid-twenties. For centuries, historians, refugees, poets, and explorers have…
Eastern Heritage and History Unearthing the Roots of a Civil Rights Pioneer: Keri Leigh Merritt’s An Inconvenient Woman Sheds New Light on Lillian Smith October 5, 2026 rifanmuazin A key yet frequently overlooked figure in the early American civil rights movement, Lillian Smith dedicated her life to dismantling the rigid structures of segregation in the South. Despite her…
Asian Art and Culture The Long Goodbye: Carrie Mae Weems Explores the Resilience of Love and Migration at V&A East October 5, 2026 rifanmuazin The opening of the V&A East Museum brings with it a landmark artistic commission that promises to reshape how we engage with the history of migration in Britain. The Long…
Eastern Heritage and History Carve Out Time for October’s New History Reads October 5, 2026 rifanmuazin Among the standout releases of the season is a captivating biographical dive into the life of Major Pierre “Pete” Ortiz. Authored by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, The Phantom brings…
Asian Art and Culture A Window into the Victorian Creative Mind: Uncovering Randolph Caldecott’s Hidden Sketchbook October 5, 2026 rifanmuazin For the past five months, a dedicated cataloguing project at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has been quietly transforming our understanding of one of the 19th century’s most beloved…
Eastern Heritage and History A Sweep Through the Ages: New History Releases Offer Fresh Perspectives on the Past October 5, 2026 rifanmuazin From the classical age of Alexander the Great and Roman statesman Cicero to the United States on September 11, 2001, this month’s new history releases cover a wide swath of…
Asian Art and Culture Beyond the Archive: Why Cohort-Based Development is Transforming Early Career Research in the Heritage Sector October 4, 2026 rifanmuazin The pilot round of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Early Career Researcher (ECR) Fellowships has yielded more than just academic output; it has provided compelling, evidence-based proof of…
Eastern Heritage and History The Tragic End and Enduring Legacy of Marcus Tullius Cicero: A New Biography Explores Rome’s Greatest Orator October 4, 2026 rifanmuazin When the celebrated Roman statesman and philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero was murdered in December of 43 BCE, his executioners subjected his remains to a final, brutal act of desecration. His…