Museums and auction houses should not hold human remains, UK lawmakers say
Lawmakers and campaigners in the United Kingdom are pushing for an end to the display of human remains in museums and the ...
‘Jane Austen’s Bookshelf’ Review: Eliza Bennet’s Godmothers
A rare-book dealer traces the books that Austen admired. Many were by women writers who were the literary stars of their day.
Ancient stone tablets show government red tape goes back 4,000 years, say scientists
Red tape may feel like a modern-day frustration, but according to archaeologists, it's been a part of governance for millennia. Evidence from ancient Mesopotamia reveals that bureaucratic systems were ...
One rare British coin is worth £72,000 - here's how to check if you have one
There are numerous coins that could command hundreds and even thousands at auction - here's everything you need to know ...
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UK MPs urge ban on Egyptian mummy displays in British museums
One museum visitor in Edinburgh was horrified to see stolen body parts belonging to his 19th century ancestors on display ...
Guo Jingjing's Family of Five Appears at the British Museum, Conveying China's Cultural Confidence!
Guo Jingjing's Family of Five Appears at the British Museum, Conveying China's Cultural Confidence! In a captivating display of cultural pride, Olympic diving star Guo Jingjing and her family made a ...
Jay Revell: Shopping for treasures at Sandy Proctor’s place
The author, a self-proclaimed treasure hunter, attended an estate sale at the home of renowned artist W. Stanley "Sandy" ...
A British surgeon’s documentation of the flora in 17th Century Madras
Samuel Browne's botanical explorations in 17th-century Madras offer insights into traditional plant uses and changing flora ...
Explore China’s culinary heritage at the Hong Kong Palace Museum
Discover artworks and national treasures tracing the Chinese culinary evolution from Neolithic times to the Qing dynasty, ...
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Egypt’s gem of a museum gears up for grand opening
The Grand Egyptian Museum will house an 11-metre statue of Ramses II and over 100,000 artefacts, including Tutankhamun’s ...
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A medieval Bishop's ring from more than 800 years ago goes to auction
The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.
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27,000 artifacts returned to Iraqi National Museum
The head of the Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage revealed that 27,000 artifacts have been returned to the Iraqi National Museum.