Land mines that were probably buried by Japanese forces during a battle in Cebu Province have been discovered on one of the islands of the Philippines.

Traces of an eighteenth-century plantation, including the foundations of the main house, a separate kitchen, outbuildings, slave quarters, outhouses, a cistern, and a well have been found in Danville, Virginia. Archaeologists estimate there could be 100 graves on the property, which would disrupt plans for industrial development.

The Babylonian Cyrus Cylinder has traveled from the British Museum to Iran, where it has been put on display. The loan is expected to last for four months.

Artifact dealer Christopher Kortlander of Montana is seeking the return of 22 items seized during government raids of his privately-operated Custer Battlefield Museum, in addition to millions of dollars in damages. The investigation was dropped in 2009 without any charges ever filed.

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