How Did a Chinese Sword End Up on a French Crusader’s Tomb? The Secret of the d’Aluye Knight
A French crusader’s tomb in New York reveals a surprising secret — a carved Chinese sword. Discover how this rare weapon reached the d’Aluye knight and what it reveals about medieval global connections.
The Met acquires two medieval sculptures
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the acquisition of two rare and acclaimed wooden sculptures from medieval Japan.
Africa and Byzantium, with Andrea Myers Achi
A conversation with Andrea Myers Achi (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) about the enduring connections between Byzantium and a number of African cultures, beginning in late antiquity (e.g., Aksum) and continuing into medieval and modern times (e.g., Nubia and Ethiopia).
Major exhibition on Africa & Byzantium set to begin at The Met
This weekend marks the beginning of a major new exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Africa & Byzantium will present nearly 200 artworks, including many that have never before been exhibited in the United States.
‘Africa & Byzantium’ exhibition coming to The Met this fall
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will be the first museum to host the upcoming exhibition ‘Africa & Byzantium’, which will showcase nearly 200 works of art.
