A Metal Detectorist Found a Bunch of Ancient Gold Coins. It Turned Out to Be ‘Devil’s Money’
A metal detectorist discovered ancient gold coins in the Netherlands that turned out to be a cult ritual offering. Experts believe the money left at the location was “devil’s money,” an offering to ...
Cleveland Museum to Return Prized Bronze Thought Looted From Turkey
The museum dropped a legal effort to block the seizure of the statue by investigators who said the bronze, thought by some to ...
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Amateur Freedivers Discover a Huge Hoard of 1,500-Year-Old Roman Gold Coins Along the Spanish Coast
Amateur Freedivers Discover a Huge Hoard of 1,500-Year-Old Roman Gold Coins Along the Spanish Coast Two amateur freedivers, ...
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7th-Century Germanic Pagans Used “Devil’s Money” in Occult Rituals
The coins originated from various regions, including those minted by Madelinus, a moneyer from the Frisian trading hub of ...
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Ancient Roman Bridge Discovered at Elefsina, Greece
A Roman-era bridge was discovered in the ancient city of Elefsina, west of Athens during works for a suburban railway line.
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Amateur Treasure Hunter Discovers Coin Minted by Viking Ruler in Britain
A treasure hunter unearthed a silver coin minted during the reign of Guthrum, a Viking commander of eastern England.
Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain’s currency
In a nation where money is counted in pounds and pence, the measure of coins is given great weight — and a lavish ceremony.
Timeline's March 4-9 Antiquities Auction Journeys Through The Past With Rarely-Seen Ancient Art And Artifacts
Massive Levantine-Egyptian stone head of a pharaoh, Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 B.C. Likely from a monumental sphinx, wearing royal 'nemes' headdress ...