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An Ancient Document Breakthrough Could Reveal Untold Secrets of the Past
A new technique restores degraded and destroyed ancient documents to their former glory, giving us a better glimpse into the past.
Experts are already arguing over how to rebuild Notre Dame
“If you want to do it in five years, it won’t be done in the traditional way, and I think they would have to cut corners”
The Death and Rebirth of 'The Matrix Online'
When 'The Matrix Online' announced it was shutting down in 2009, a modder named Rajko decided to save it. Seven years later, he's still working on it.
Restoring da Vinci's 'St. John the Baptist' | Conservation Lab
Leonardo’s disputed Renaissance masterpiece reemerges from under 15 layers of varnish.
An Ancient Japanese Scroll Gets Pieced Back Together | Conservation Lab
How many conservators does it take to repair a 60-square-foot scroll?
To Save Dorothy’s Red Slippers, It May Take a Wizard | Conservation Lab
With three clicks and $300,000, the Smithsonian hopes to #KeepThemRuby for at least another century.
How to Keep Kinetic Art Moving | Conservation Lab
Modern art conservator Lydia Beerkens prevents kinetic artworks from becoming still lives.
The Artful Science of Mending Works on Paper | Conservation Lab
The paper conservators at Alvarez Fine Arts Services, a private studio in New York, restore everything from Matisse prints to beloved family heirlooms.
How the Brooklyn Museum Cares for Its Collection | Conservation Lab
From rescuing George Washington, to repairing ancient papyrus scrolls, the caretakers of the Brooklyn Museum’s collection gave us a tour of their inner sanctum.
When Regular Tools Don’t Cut It, Make 'Em Yourself | Conservation Lab
Conserving one-of-a-kind objects calls for unique solutions.
How the City of Paris Preserves 13 Million Photographs | Conservation Lab
The birthplace of photography hires a team of experts that specialize in everything from daguerreotypes to digital prints.
We Hit the Studio with a Private Painting Restorer | Conservation Lab
Restoration artist Aldo Peaucelle shows us how to save a painting.