In the midst of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we felt it was important to recognize the role of women in society – specifically of Ancient Egypt. It is understood that Egypt treated its women better than any of the other major civilizations of the ancient world. Women in ancient Egypt were well ahead of their time.…
Recently America has celebrated the designation of another national monument: the San Gabriel Mountains of California. Did you know that the San Gabriel Mountains of California provide LA with some 30 percent of its drinking water? Additionally, the 340,000+ acres of wilderness are home to many rare and endangered species, including the California condor. It is because…
Can you believe that 3 billion dollars each year fall into the hands of those plundering and trading art and antiquities? Many of the battles still persist in the search for these hidden treasures. Here are five treasures of the world and their stories. 1. Nefertiti’s Bust During a 1912 Egyptian excavation, German archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt discovered the…
The ongoing Syrian war has not just caused devastation to its cities, towns and people, but it has equally devastated the culture and the history. The Association for the Protection of Syrian Archaeology (APSA) is an organization that’s here to preserve Syria’s past. With the constant gunfire and bombs being set off, sites have been tragically pulverized. Here is a before and…
Deep within a forest of olives in Greece, an asclepio, or an ancient healing center, was discovered – but one that has not been recorded in any ancient or modern source, explains archaeologist Xeni Arapogianni. It’s an entirely new discovery that tells us a tremendous amount about the ancient city that it came from. But there is one problem…
Antiquities are making a comeback in a big way. According to the New York Times, “Last month in London, sculptures from ancient Egypt and ancient Rome sold for 15.8 million pounds and £9.4 million respectively, setting the highest prices at Christie’s and Sotheby’s summer auctions of pre-20th-century works.” The rise in sales of these antiquities…
Internet and technology are changing the game for antique bidding. Technology has the ability to give people valuable information quickly and efficiently. When it comes to learning about the value of antiques and obtaining appraisals, more people are finding that expert advice online. With the advances of the Internet and mobile technology, appraisals can be done in real…