Artifacts
Oldest copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form joins Christopher Nolan's film press tour
The Manchester Odyssey dates back to the third century BCE in Egypt, around the time scrolls went out of fashion and “bound” books became more popular.
Lincoln Memorial to pull historic documents from public display over fear of heat damage - report
Archaeologists find over 3,000 artifacts from Stone Age to WWII in Netherlands valley
Greece returns over 1,000 coins to Turkey in joint effort against antiquities smuggling
Bayeux Tapestry headed back to Britain, a first in nearly a 1,000 years
In return, artefacts from the Sutton Hoo burial and the Lewis Chessmen will travel to Normandy as part of an unprecedented cross-Channel cultural exchange.
Turkey hands over Babylonian and Akkadian clay tablets to Iraq
The Iraqi government has launched what has come to be known as "recovery diplomacy" as part of its efforts to recover looted artifacts.
Bronze statue, artifacts reveal ancient cult of Odysseus on Ithaca
Excavations at 'Homer's School' reveal artifacts bearing his name and a bronze statue, confirming the existence of an ancient cult worshiping the hero.
Metal detectorist unearths 1,000-year-old Viking gold arm ring on the Isle of Man
The arm-ring was likely used both as jewelry and currency, demonstrating Viking-era practices.
Mental health issues cited as tourist damages Terracotta Army statues
Authorities launch investigation into how visitor breached security to enter pit.
Lincoln's blood-stained gloves sell for $1.52 million at auction to pay off foundation's debt
Foundation auctioned less than 10% of its Lincoln collection to repay a longstanding $8 million loan.
The Met returns looted Sumerian and Babylonian artifacts to Iraq
New evidence from a probe into British antiquities dealer Robin Symes confirmed the pieces were trafficked and rightfully belong to Iraq.
Art expert from BBC TV show pleads guilty to dealing with suspected Hezbollah financier
Ojiri sold £140,000 ($186,000) worth of artwork to Nazem Ahmad, a diamond smuggler and art collector, who was sanctioned by the US in 2019 and is accused of financing Hezbollah.
Archaeologists discover over 900 Bronze Age metal artifacts on Somló Hill, Hungary
The discoveries suggest the hill was not only a site of ritual but also a seat of power for the elite of the time.
Restorers puzzle together ancient relics shattered by Turkey’s 2023 earthquake
Artifacts at least a thousand years old are being prepared for re-exhibition, says restorer.
