Tracking Down Stolen Treasures
The new board game Artifact, in which priceless objects are supposed to be repatriated, borrows elements from old favorites.
Egyptian Yarn Spinner
Two new books are out by Zahi Hawass--The Curse of the Pharaohs: My Adventures with Mummies and Hidden Treasures of Ancient Egypt.
Vesuvian Villas
An exhibit of 71 artifacts and some of the most beautiful works of fresco painting from the ancient Roman world, many of which rarely leave Italy
France's Pirate Past
"The Corsairs of St. Malo," a one-hour documentary on the Science Channel's Science of the Deep series
Flawed Portrait
Stephen L. Dyson's Eugenie Sellers Strong: Portrait of an Archaeologist, a well-researched biography that nevertheless leaves unanswered questions
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