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Ice Age Artists Captured the Earliest Known Fishing Scene 15,800 Years Ago, New Research Shows

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The post Ice Age Artists Captured the Earliest Known Fishing Scene 15,800 Years Ago, New Research Shows appeared first on Artnet News. The surprisingly "abstract" and "minimalist" representation may hold specific symbolic significance.

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Turkish Archaeologists Discover a Bronze-Age Shopping List

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The tablet bears "records regarding a large amount of furniture shopping," said the researchers. The post Turkish Archaeologists Discover a Bronze-Age Shopping List appeared first on Artnet News.

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Archaeology Student From Denmark's Aarhus Univ. Unearths Viking-Age Bangles

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A 22-year-old archaeology student from Denmark's Aarhus University recently unearthed seven Viking-Age silver bangles dating back 1,200 years. The seven bangles represent three distinctive design styles that underscore Aarhus' status as an international trading hub of the Viking Age. Andersen, Ph.D.,

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RESEARCHING Your Art, Yourself, Is a Bad Idea!

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Isn’t it a great world we live in, where all the knowledge of the Ages… all of it… is right there at end of your fingertips? Excellent: Now, you need to differentiate in your research between this artist (worth 2 mil) and that other artist (worth 2 Grand, max). First off, I applaud you. How incredibly cool is that?

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Children’s Drawings of Gladiators and Hunters Unearthed in Pompeii

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Researchers put the artists between the ages of five and seven. The post Children’s Drawings of Gladiators and Hunters Unearthed in Pompeii appeared first on Artnet News.

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Day in Review (September 16–19)

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Price, MLIS Co-Founder and Editor, Library Journal’s infoDOCKET Information Industry Analyst Librarian The post Day in Review (September 16–19) appeared first on Association of Research Libraries.

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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

Items that are in pristine condition, with no signs of wear or damage and in original packaging, are usually worth more than those that show signs of age or use. Vintage Technology and Video Games: Collectors who grew up in the 1980s and 90s are reaching middle age. The popularity of an item can also play a role in its value.

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