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TimeLine’s June 3-7 Antiquities Auction includes superlative ancient art, artifacts, jewelry, coins and weapons with impeccable provenance
Rare and exceptional artworks from the world’s most acclaimed civilizations are set to cross the auction block, including ...
From massive carvings to tiny rings: See archaeological finds from the week
In Leeds, England, a metal detectorist discovered a 1,200-year-old gilded Saxon cross, offering a fascinating glimpse into ...
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Even for Latter-day Saints, crosses are a hot accessory at the intersection of faith and culture
Cross jewelry dating as far back as the fifth century ... Referencing its original use, Covolo said the cross was a “symbol of the Roman Empire asserting its power with impunity.” ...
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Archaeologists uncover a 'wonderful' 1-inch penis pendant at a Roman fort in Northumberland - and say it was probably a good luck charm for a soldier
Archaeologists have uncovered a 'wonderful' penis pendant at Vindolanda ... know that phallic symbols were used widely across the Roman Empire as a way to protect against bad luck and ward ...
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Lost penis pendant found inside Roman wall in UK. See phallic good luck charm
Screengrab from The Vindolanda Trust's Facebook post Hadrian’s Wall — a 73-mile construction across northern Britain that marked the frontier of the Roman Empire — is no stranger to penis ...