Artifacts
The Netherlands Repatriates Nearly 500 Looted Artifacts to Sri Lanka and Indonesia
Six of these objects are held by the Rijksmuseum, which is returning stolen items for the very first time
Giant Hand Axes Discovered in England Point to Prehistoric Humans' 'Strength and Skill'
A trove of artifacts found in a valley in Kent includes the third largest hand ax found in the country to date
Archaeologists Discover 25 Mesolithic Pits in England
The 8,000-year-old pits shed light on a period in Britain that historians know very little about
Does This Pompeii Painting Depict a 2,000-Year-Old Pizza?
The fresco features a flatbread with a variety of toppings—but no tomato and mozzarella
Leonardo da Vinci Sketches Go on Display in the U.S. for the First Time
Pages of the "Codex Atlanticus" provide a rare glimpse into the Renaissance icon's imagination and scientific prowess
Is This the Earliest Known Phallic Art?
Researchers think the 42,000-year-old artifact was carved from graphite to resemble a penis
Virgil Quotation Found Etched on 1,800-Year-Old Roman Jar
Researchers say the ancient inscription is the first of its kind ever discovered
Germany Returns Sacred Wooden Masks to Colombia
In Berlin, the centuries-old artifacts were treated with chemicals that could pose health hazards
Archaeologists Find 3,000-Year-Old Sword So Well Preserved It 'Almost Still Shines'
The Bronze Age artifact was discovered in a grave during excavations in southern Germany
Rare Roman Mausoleum Unearthed in London
Archaeologists say it's the most intact structure of its kind ever found in Britain
Bronze Age Cemetery Discovered Near Stonehenge
Archaeologists found graves and artifacts while preparing land for a new subdivision in southern England
These 12,000-Year-Old Flutes Mimic the Sound of Prehistoric Birds
The remnants of seven small bird bone instruments were discovered in northern Israel
The Ancient Romans Used These Tweezers to Remove Body Hair
A new exhibition explores Roman hair removal practices—and showcases 50 pairs of ancient tweezers
What Disney Theme Parks Tell Us About Ourselves
An American History Museum exhibition looks at how the resorts have changed over time to reflect a broader image of what it means to be American
Italy Raises Museum Prices to Help Fund Flood Relief
Recent storms damaged museum collections and turned some cultural institutions into shelters
China's Last Emperor Brought This Wristwatch With Him to Prison
He gave the timepiece, which just sold for $6.2 million, to his Russian translator at a Soviet detention camp
Who Wants to Buy the Creepy Dolls and Bowling Balls That Wash Up on Texas Beaches?
Hundreds of eclectic items were auctioned off to help fund the rehabilitation of sea turtles and birds
Swimmer Stumbles Upon 1,800-Year-Old Marble Columns From Shipwreck Off Israel’s Coast
The artifacts help settle an unanswered question about ancient architectural materials
Someone Stole Dorothy's Ruby Slippers in 2005. Now, a Minnesota Man Has Been Charged
While the "Wizard of Oz" shoes were recovered several years ago, authorities hadn't previously named any suspects
Five Men Convicted in $100 Million Jewel Heist That Rocked Germany
The thieves who robbed Dresden's Green Vault in 2019 are members of the Remmo crime family
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