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New study of skeletons at Chichén Itzá rewrites history of ancient Maya child sacrifice

The Art Newspaper

An international research team performed genetic testing on 64 children's skeletons, debunking some longstanding myths about Maya religious sacrifices

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Testing StrawPoll

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on December 3, 2024, 2:38 pm ET Loading… The post Testing StrawPoll appeared first on Association of Research Libraries.

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How to Know if Jewelry is Real: A Comprehensive Guide

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

How to Tell if Jewelry is Real: Your Key Guide A few different tests may be done to determine whether the jewelry is authentic or fake: For Precious Metal Identification 1. Magnet Test: Precious metals like gold and silver are non-magnetic. Magnet Test: Precious metals like gold and silver are non-magnetic.

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ARL and the California Digital Library Kick Off Machine Actionable Plans (MAP) Pilot Site Visits at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Galter Health Sciences Library

Association of Research Libraries

In September, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the California Digital Library (CDL) conducted a site visit to the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Galter Health Sciences Library. This, in turn, can reduce the workload on researchers and administrators, while improving data discoverability and sharing.

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How To Find An Art Appraiser

Art Appraisal Resources

A qualified appraiser organization will require background references, thorough training, testing criteria, and a rigorous code of ethics, which appraisers maintain. Take the time to research and choose someone who possesses the necessary skills and aligns with your specific needs and preferences.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Art historians and researchers may seek appraisals to document contemporary artwork's value and historical significance as part of their scholarly work. Extensive research is a vital part of the appraisal process. The appraisal helps establish the artwork's condition and value, guiding conservation decisions.

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Great Discoveries: World’s Oldest Wine Found in Spain

WorthPoint

The bottle—a glass funeral urn filled with a liquid with a “reddish hue”—researchers said, is believed to be approximately 2,000 years old. Following the discovery, researchers tested the liquid inside of the urn. This testing confirmed that the urn’s liquid was, in fact, wine.