fossils

May 8

19,000 Art Objects, Stolen by a Global Trafficking Ring, Have Been Recovered

Thousands of gold coins, ancient artifacts and historical weapons were accumulated by a large network of thieves. Over 100 people were arrested.

By Helen Holmes

Dec 19

When Priceless Art and Antiquities Get Destroyed, Who Should Pay?

Collector Bryan Miller has filed a lawsuit against New York's Astro Gallery of Gems after a 500-million-year-old fossil he purchased was smashed in transit.

By Daniel Grant

Jul 13

The Middle East’s First Natural History Museum to Open in Israel

The region is finally getting its first dedicated natural history museum with the opening of the Steinhardt Museum in Tel Aviv.

By Alanna Martinez

Mar 21

9-Year-Old Achieves Your Childhood Dream, Has Prehistoric Flying Reptile Named After Her

By Jessica Roy

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