#cultural-artifacts

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Arts
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Shipwreck plunder, art among nearly 38,000 items seized in police crackdown

A woman's luggage revealed over 1,000 ancient items, leading to a wider investigation into cultural artifact trafficking.
Typography
fromColossal
2 weeks ago

After More Than Half a Century, a One-of-a-Kind Chinese Typewriter Emerges from Obscurity

A unique MingKwai typewriter discovery in a basement reveals its historical significance and global interest in rare artifacts.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Archaeologists uncover 'wonderful' penis pendant at a Roman fort

This little jet pendant was lost at sometime in the early 4th century when the barrack wall in which it was found was constructed.
London
History
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Oxford academics used cup made from human skull at formal dinners until 2015

The use of a human skull chalice at Oxford highlights uncomfortable truths about colonialism and historical injustices in academia.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The Safeway on Market Street hides a stubborn San Francisco mystery

Lonesome George, the last Pinta Island tortoise, symbolizes extinction, while San Francisco's Safeway sign represents resilience, as both are unique relics of their respective histories.
San Francisco
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Humming along in an old church, the Internet Archive is more relevant than ever

"Those machines are servers that are being used right now to record and save material. The lights are blinking - that means that something is being written to read from those hard drives."
US news
NYC real estate
fromApartment Therapy
3 months ago

This NYC Rental Embraces Dark Wall Colors for the Coziest Vibe Ever

Javier Riostello's apartment reflects his life journey and travels, showcasing a blend of cultural elements and evolving design.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

After Five Generations, a Family Gave Back the Treasures in Its Closet

The Newell family contemplates returning a historically significant suitcase and its contents to the Lakota community, reflecting on heritage and cultural reconciliation.
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