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Ancient Roman Artifact Used as Coffee Table for Nearly 50 Years
A couple in New York has been using a priceless ancient Roman artifact as a coffee table for nearly 50 years.
The incredible story of the 2,000-year-old "coffee table," which dates back to the time of the emperor Caligula, was...
Archaeology
Burial Gifts Discovery at Infant’s Grave a First at Ancient Greek City
Archeologists at the ancient Greek city of Kelenderis on the Turkish coast have, for the first time,
discovered burial gifts, including glass bracelets, at a child's grave along with a furnace for tile production.
The skeleton of the boy had four...
Archaeology
Strangest Archaeological Finds of 2021 Include Athenian Curse Jar
The strangest archaeological finds of 2021 -- during yet another strange year for humanity -- cast their spells on the world this past twelve months.
From a "curse jar" found in Athens containing the bones of a dismembered chicken to...
Archaeology
Greece Wins Case in Dispute With Sotheby’s Over Ancient Artifact
A US court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Greece in a dispute with Sotheby’s over the sale of an exquisite ancient Greek bronze horse, in what has been hailed as a landmark decision.
The Greek Culture Ministry said it...