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The Ornate Tiara—and Fabulous Fake—That Fooled Even the Louvre

Artnet News

It holds the world record for the greatest goldsmith fraud of all time. The post The Ornate Tiara—and Fabulous Fake—That Fooled Even the Louvre appeared first on Artnet News.

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The National Images of George Washington, a Reluctant Portrait Sitter

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher In his day, and even today thanks to portraits painted while he was alive along with copies from those images made after his death, George [.] The post The National Images of George Washington, a Reluctant Portrait Sitter appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Inside Turkey’s Mysterious Ancient City That Once Sheltered Thousands—Underground

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In this edition of Huge! explore Derinkuyu, a hidden marvel carved from volcanic rock. The post Inside Turkey’s Mysterious Ancient City That Once Sheltered Thousands—Underground appeared first on Artnet News.

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2,000-Year-Old Lost Temple Discovered Beneath Italian Waters

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The ancient temple was built by the Nabataeans, the same culture that carved out Jordan’s Petra. The post 2,000-Year-Old Lost Temple Discovered Beneath Italian Waters appeared first on Artnet News.

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