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Cambodian archaeologists discover a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor UNESCO site | World News newsthirst.

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Archaeologists in Cambodia have unearthed a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues in a “remarkable discovery” at the Angkor World Heritage Site near the city of Siem Reap, authorities said Wednesday. Cambodian archaeologists discover a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor UNESCO site The statues — depicting so-called “door guardians” — were discovered…

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Louvre leaky, damaged and overcrowded, warns Paris museum’s director | Paris newsthirst.

The director of the Louvre has warned the French government about leaks, overcrowding and sub-standard catering in a leaked memo that has raised alarm about the state of the world’s most-visited museum. Laurence des Cars, the first woman to head the gallery, wrote a confidential note about her concerns to the culture minister, Rachida Dati,…

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