Throngs of tourists swarm Suffolk Street day after day to glimpse the pride of Dublin that stands outside St. Andrew’s Church: a statue of Molly Malone, the folkloric fishmonger commemorated in the city’s unofficial anthem “Cockles and Mussels.” Many of them do more than look: In what’s become an odd tradition that tour guides claim … Read more
Police announced Tuesday the arrest of a 45-year-old man in the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that later was found dismantled and burned. Wichita police Lt. Aaron Moses said the man was taken into custody earlier in an unrelated case and charged Monday with multiple counts, including aggravated criminal damage to property. Moses … Read more
Kobe Bryant’s presence will be felt outside Crypto.com Arena forever — the late Lakers legend’s statue was officially revealed at the venue at an incredibly emotional ceremony … where it was announced two more tributes will go up at a later date. The new bronze figure shows Kobe pointing to the sky following his 81-point … Read more
The Jackie Robinson statue that was stolen from outside a youth baseball park last week has been located … but unfortunately for fans of the beloved tribute, it was found destroyed beyond repair. Officials in Wichita, Kansas shared the sad news on Tuesday … saying the fire department received a call around 8:40 AM for … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — A massive crowd of mostly barefoot Catholic worshippers marched Tuesday in an annual procession in the Philippines’ capital, carrying a centuries-old black statue of Jesus. Many said they were praying for peace in the Middle East, where tens of thousands of Filipinos work, as fears rise of a spread of the Israel-Hamas … Read more
In a dazzling celebration of Barranquilla’s beloved daughter, Shakira, the vibrant Colombian city is unveiling a larger-than-life tribute to the international sensation. Despite the drama surrounding the tax investigations, the hometown remains focused on honoring her iconic contributions to the world of music and dance. Shakira’s Parents Present For Monumental Belly Dancing Statue Unveiling Standing tall … Read more
A rowdy tourist is accused of sexually molesting a statue in one of Florida’s Gulf Coast vacation hubs, investigators say. It happened Friday, Dec. 8, in St. Pete Beach and the “victim” was a life-sized statue of a manatee that doubles as a mascot for Rick’s Reef Restaurant and Patio Bar, according to the Pinellas … Read more
VATICAN CITY — Scaffolding in a distinct segment of the Vatican Museums’ Spherical Corridor conceal from view the work of restorers who’re eradicating centuries of grime from the most important recognized bronze statue of the traditional world: the gilded Hercules Mastai Righetti. For greater than 150 years, the four-meter-tall (13-foot-tall) determine of the half-human Roman … Read more