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Shiny and rusty green pennies dance on a spotlit dance floor surrounded by a border of pennies.
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Why Do Pennies Turn Green?
Have you ever noticed that some old pennies look almost…green? In this experiment, use vinegar and salt to get to the bottom of how and why pennies turn green.
October 20, 2023
Circular cropped photograph of architect Nader Tehrani against a peach background
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Designing Tomorrow’s Met: Nader Tehrani
Join Nader Tehrani for a deep dive into the unique and innovative renovation of The Met’s galleries for Ancient Near Eastern and Cypriot Art.
November 22, 2022
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Met Stories: Resilience
Watch episode nine of Met Stories with Tomás Vega, Sue Jeiven, and Ahmed Badr.
Tomás Vega, Sue Jeiven, and Ahmed Badr
October 22, 2020
Triptych with photos of Silas Farley, Stephanie Post, and Tim Gunn
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Met Stories: Looking Back to Look Forward
Watch episode one of Met Stories with Tim Gunn, Silas Farley, and Stephanie Post.
Tim Gunn, Silas Farley, and Stephanie Post
January 6, 2020
The Met Fifth facade
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Rayyane Tabet on Alien Property
Join contemporary artist Rayyane Tabet on a tour of his exhibition Rayyane Tabet / Alien Property.
October 30, 2019
Three people sitting on a stage with spotlights on them against a black background
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The World between Empires: Conversations on the Destruction of Cultural Heritage in Iraq and Syria
Three leading archaeologists examine the impact of the destruction of cultural heritage during recent conflicts in Iraq and Syria.
February 18, 2019
Photo of woman wearing black dress standing at podium against red curtains
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The Charles K. Wilkinson Lecture Series—Gardens, from Paradise to Parterre
Three lectures on the topic of ancient gardens hosted by the Departments of Ancient Near Eastern Art, Egyptian Art, and Islamic Art.
Dr. José Galán, Dr. Elizabeth Macaulay-Lewis, and Dr. D. Fairchild Ruggles
March 19, 2018
Dustin Yellin on ancient Near Eastern cylinder seals
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The Artist Project: Dustin Yellin
Artist Dustin Yellin reflects on ancient Near Eastern cylinder seals in this episode of The Artist Project.
February 29, 2016
Kamrooz Aram on the ancient arts of Iran
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The Artist Project: Kamrooz Aram
Artist Kamrooz Aram reflects on the ancient arts of Iran in this episode of The Artist Project.
February 29, 2016
Dorothea Rockburne on an ancient Near Eastern head of a ruler
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The Artist Project: Dorothea Rockburne
Artist Dorothea Rockburne reflects on an ancient Near Eastern head of a ruler in this episode of The Artist Project.
December 7, 2015