MUSEUM

Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

The Art of Omission: How Museums are Failing to Preserve History

In a world where museums prioritize identity politics and superstition over scientific fact, something is amiss. New York City's most renowned museums have become breeding grounds for political ideologies, particularly postmodernism, which elevates identity over truth. But what if this assumption

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Sep 10 2024EDUCATION

Free Museum Fun: A Boost for BPS or a Missed Opportunity?

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the continuation of BPS Sundays, a program offering free admission to six popular Boston museums and zoos for BPS students and their families. This extension, which will run through the end of the year, comes after a successful pilot program that saw over 36,000 stude

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Sep 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Cowabunga! Did You Know These Heroes in a Half Shell Started in Your Backyard?

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a global phenomenon, known for their pizza-fueled crime-fighting and iconic 'Cowabunga!' catchphrase. But did you know these heroes in a half shell were hatched in a seemingly ordinary town in New Hampshire? That's right, Dover, NH, is the birthplace of these bel

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Sep 06 2024SCIENCE

Lost in the Collection: When Millions of Treasures Become a Headache

Denver's Museum of Nature & Science boasts 4.3 million items – a treasure trove of fossils, insects, and even bird nests! But here's the catch: the museum can't seem to keep track of them all. An audit revealed that over 2 million items haven't even been digitally cataloged! Imagine trying to find a

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