What if there were a way to create accurate replicas of ancient and historical instruments that could be played and heard?In ...

Ever heard or heard of a salpinx, barbiton, aulos, or syrinx? Well, neither has anyone else, for centuries (at least heard them). Until now. Credit: Luca Petrella These ancient instruments were common ...

When researchers in China discovered a series of tombs and horse burials, they saw that the archaeological site had been pillaged. One tomb, a large construction in the shape of the letter “A,” likely ...

Throughout musical history, countless instruments have faced extinction, victims of changing tastes, industrialization, and ...

ANN ARBOR, MI - Michigan’s state motto translates to, “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.” Replace peninsula with museums, and that pretty well describes the University of Michigan in ...

Ancient bronze musical instruments were discovered in the tomb of a high-ranking official from more than 2,000 years ago. Hubei Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology When researchers ...

The Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble’s musical compositions are inspired by ancient artworks from China’s Mogao Caves.

The gusli, an ancient Russian musical instrument, is finding new audiences. A 30-year-old Russian entrepreneur set up a factory in his hometown to build them. Sergey Gorchakov and his craftsmen create ...

Imagine some of the world's most treasured, renowned instruments all in one room. Muse no longer. The Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix will open its newest exhibition, "Treasures: Legendary ...