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Etruscan tomb in Corsica may yield secrets on civilization's decline

Etruscan tomb in Corsica may yield secrets on civilization's decline

French archaeologists have unearthed an Etruscan tomb containing a skeleton and dozens of artifacts in Corsica, a rare discovery that could shed ne...

Riddle of Ancient Egyptian Statues' Broken Noses Revealed

Riddle of Ancient Egyptian Statues' Broken Noses Revealed

An antiquarian revealed this week why so many Ancient Egyptian relics had their noses broken off.Curator Edward Bleiberg, in charge of Ancient Egyp...

Ancient Mass Child Sacrifice Discovered in Peru May Be World’s Largest

Ancient Mass Child Sacrifice Discovered in Peru May Be World’s Largest

The remains of nearly 140 children dating to the year 1450 have been unearthed along the northern coast of Peru. Archaeologists say the burial is t...

1,600-year-old Greek inscription discovered at Ancient site of Israel

1,600-year-old Greek inscription discovered at Ancient site of Israel

A 1,600-year-old mosaic, bearing a rare Greek inscription, was discovered in an ancient Samaritan winepress in the southern Sharon plain in the cen...

A Trove of Ancient Artifacts Found in Mexico May Rewrite the Story of Mayan Civilization—and Change the Field of Archaeology

A Trove of Ancient Artifacts Found in Mexico May Rewrite the Story of Mayan Civilization—and Change the Field of Archaeology

The seven chambers of the Balamkú cave help reveal the rituals in the ancient city of Chichén Itzá.  By Caroline Goldstein  This week, a team of M...

Ancient Art as an alternative investment strategy : Liberi Fund

I was just notified of this new Fund being launched. Geared to those with high net income and looking to diversify their portfolios. See: http://li...

Collecting Guide: 7 things to know about Greek vases

Are a few cracks acceptable? Did they really produce them in Italy? And which are the easiest to acquire? Specialist Laetitia Delaloye answers thes...

‘Absolutely mind-blowing’ — how a collector of Contemporary Art got switched on to Antiquities

‘Absolutely mind-blowing’ — how a collector of Contemporary Art got switched on to Antiquities

Christian Levett’s collection, at home and in his museum, highlights the influence of classical sculpture on contemporary art. Claire Wrathall went...

Expert guide: 7 tips for collecting Ancient Jewellery

Ancient jewellery styles are in vogue but, says Antiquities specialist Hannah Fox Solomon, original pieces that can be thousands of years old are s...

Collecting Guide: Ancient Marbles

Christie’s Antiquities specialist Laetitia Delaloye advises on five things to consider before buying ancient marbles Since the 17th century, when y...

Collecting Egyptian Bronzes

Collecting Egyptian Bronzes

Antiquities specialist Claudio Corsi explains what new collectors should look for when considering Egyptian bronzes — illustrated with pieces from ...

Antiquities: The Hottest Investment

By Maria Baugh Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 The sculpture is just three and a half inches tall and looks like a female body-builder with a lion's head...