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In the realm of horology, Brittany Nicole Cox, known as Nico, is an antiquarian horologist…
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The state of King Tut’s burial chamber raised concerns in 2012, and these prompted conservationist…
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Hidden deep within the lush jungles of Colombia lies a mysterious archaeological wonder known simply…
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Lost treasures loom large in pop archaeology. Aside from the obvious material gain of figuring…
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It is December 1916 and Romania is in a bit of a pickle. World War…
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Inside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, a world of wonders unfolds. With a…
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Forgotten Treasures: In Search of Lost Civil War Gold (Video)
In 1863, during the Civil War, a caravan transporting 26 gold bars set out from…
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The legend of Blackbeard the pirate has fascinated people for centuries. He is perhaps the…
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The Potala Palace is a remarkable architectural marvel and an important religious and cultural site…
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History
The Heirloom Seal of the Realm: The Most Valuable Treasure of All?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe pages of history are littered with lost treasures. Some, such as the riches of…
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HistoryArchaeology
Buried Treasure? The Nazi Gold Train and Project Riese
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanApproximately 80 km (50 miles) southwest of Wroclaw in Poland, the Owl Mountains dominate the…
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In 1745, buoyed by French and Scottish support and believing his moment has come, Bonnie…
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History
Henry Every: What Happened to the Most Successful Pirate in History?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe life of a pirate in the golden age of sail was a dangerous one.…
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Myths & Legends
Gold in those Hills? The Legend of the Lost Dutchman’s Mine
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe Wild West was aptly named. The raw frontier of immigrant expansion across the United…