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Von Barlach bis Domkanonade: Ratzeburgs Info-Tafeln erzählen Geschichte
Von Hartwig Fischer Die Stadt Ratzeburg wurde im Jahr 1062 in einer Urkunde des Kaisers Heinrich IV. zum ersten Mal urkundlich erwähnt und kann auf 963 Jahre zurückblicken. Aufgrund dieses stolzen Alters könnten die Besucher der Inselstadt erwarten, dass in der Ratzeburg zahlreiche beeindruckende Fachwerkhäuser wie etwa in Celle oder in Rothenburg ob der Tauber zu bewundern wären.
British Museum deputy director steps back after boss quits over theft probe
German art historian, Mr Fischer, said the situation facing the London museum was “of the utmost seriousness” and that responsibility for the failure “must ultimately rest with the director”. The museum’s board of trustees accepted his resignation, with former chancellor George Osborne – chairman of trustees – saying Mr Fischer had “acted honourably” and that “no-one has ever doubted Hartwig’s integrity, his dedication to his job, or his love for the museum”.
British Museum director Hartwig Fischer steps down amid theft inquiry
The German art historian said that the situation facing the museum was “of the utmost seriousness” and that responsibility for the failure “must ultimately rest with the director”. The museum’s board of trustees accepted his resignation, with former chancellor George Osborne, chairman of trustees, saying Mr Fischer had “acted honourably” and that “no one has ever doubted Hartwig’s integrity, his dedication to his job, or his love for the museum”.
Royal Sumerian palace and temple uncovered in ancient Girsu, Iraq -- Secret History -- Sott.net
Secret History Royal Sumerian palace and temple uncovered in ancient Girsu, Iraq Heritage Daily Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:53 UTC strong © British Museum Girsu was a city of the Sumer, one of the earliest known civilisations in the historical region of southern Mesopotamia.© British Museum The site consists of two large tells (mounds), one rising 50 feet above the plain, and the other 56 feet.A study in 2021 by the Girsu Project, a joint initiative between the British Museum and the State Board of...
Cocaine Smuggling through Africa is an "Enormous Problem" |Business Day Ghana
By Hartwig Fischer, MdB The latest World Drug Report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) presents a depressing picture of the worldwide drug smuggling scene. Cocaine traffic headed to wealthy industrialized countries through poverty-stricken developing countries is taking on a completely new dimension.
A message from Director Hartwig Fischer
News A message from Director Hartwig Fischer ‘The British Museum stands in solidarity with the Black community throughout the world. Black Lives Matter.’ A message from Director Hartwig Fischer. Glenn Ligon (b. 1960), ‘Untitled’, from ‘Untitled (Four Etchings)’. Soft-ground etching, aquatint, spit-bite and sugar lift aquatint on black paper, 1992. © Glenn Ligon. Reproduced by permission of the artist. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is shocking.
Explore the Maya world with the British Museum
At first glance, the British Museum and Google may not seem like natural partners. One is a 266-year-old institution venerated as the first national public museum in the world. The other is a 21-year-old former startup and now the world’s largest digital company. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see some strong ties. The British Museum was created to host the knowledge of the world in objects and to unlock their stories.
Creating inspiring national partnerships
News Creating inspiring national partnerships Director Hartwig Fischer writes about his visit to some of the Museum's National Partners and how the Museum collaborates with institutions all around the UK. Recently I had the pleasure of travelling to meet a number of our National Partners in the North of England and the Midlands, following my initial trip to the North East shortly after I joined the British Museum in 2016.
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