Have you ever seen a Kingfisher? Alex Mitchell brings John Ruskin's Study of a Kingfisher to life in this beautiful animation. This animation is a part of a series by talented student illustrators and animators from universities across the UK. Their inspiring works respond to the artworks and objects in the Museum’s collection. 💙 Study of a Kingfisher, John Ruskin (1819 - 1900), 1871. WA.RS.RUD.201 @ashmoleanmuseum #globalmuseum #art

Enormous hoard of black #dinosaur bones discovered in #Transylvania. That's not all that was found. The newly discovered bonebed contained more than 800 vertebrate fossils, belonging to at least 17 species, including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, crocodiles and turtles

Enormous hoard of black dinosaur bones discovered in Transylvania. That

The newly discovered bonebed contained more than 800 vertebrate fossils, belonging to at least 17 species, including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, crocodi...

#globalmuseum #fossils

In a Kyoto temple garden, oleg.pars encountered the Mantiflora imperatoria, or "Kabuki-Bug." disguised as leaf litter. Upon approach, it performed a startling transformation, splitting its bud-like head into a vibrant, orchid-patterned "mask." This defensive mimicry is designed to shock predators. Local legend claims the insect houses the spirit of a vain actor, and one must bow to it to avoid a curse of facial paralysis. It's a silent, theatrical performance on the cold stone path #globalmuseum

A family of cheetah sleep with the forest guard every night. This is what the camera recorded. (In South Africa) #globalmuseum #cheetah #animals

This is how hard it is to fly again after healing your wounds Source: Lucia Solis #birds #globalmuseum #conservation

Detail of Elizabeth I’s extravagant farthingale-flared dress, with embroidery attributed to Bess of Hardwick, featuring insects, animals, snakes, fish (& a dragon), intermingled with pearls, roses, irises & Elizabeth’s favourite pansies (Hilliard studio, 1590s) @artinsociety #globalmuseum #costume #history #royalty

Meeting Lucy: How a World-First European Exhibition Brought Visitors Face to Face With the Fossil That ‘Shrinks Time’. Two Australopithecus #fossils named Lucy and Selam made a rare trip out of Ethiopia for a 60-day display at the National Museum in Prague https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/meeting-lucy-how-a-world-first-european-exhibition-brought-visitors-face-to-face-with-the-fossil-that-shrinks-time-180987690/ #globalmuseum #museums #exhibitions

The first UMAC meeting in the United Arab Emirates. The American University of Sharjah on November 15 The day consisted of insightful and inspiring conversations on the theme of 'Rapid Change in Higher Education: The Strategic Value of University Museums and Collections'. There were outstanding presentations from Australia, Brazil, China, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Pakistan, Poland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States. 📄.pdf #globalmuseum