May 27 2011
Mona Lisa’s Skeleton Found?
Facial reconstructions of the skeleton could determine once and for all who is Mona Lisa.
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May 20 2011
How Piano Wires Changed Through Centuries
Since Mozart's time, piano wires have changed in content -- but very little in quality, research shows.
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Apr 03 2011
Blonde to Brunette: X-rays Reveal Artist’s Switch
Analysis of a portrait uncovers a 19th century do-over.
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Mar 07 2011
Who Owns History? Egyptian Looting Raises Questions
The recent looting of Egyptian artifacts raises thorny cultural questions of preserving history.
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Oct 11 2010
Jericho’s Massive 1,200-Year-Old Mosaic on Display
For this week only, Jericho invites visitors to gaze at the largest Middle Eastern carpet mosaic in the world's oldest city.
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May 05 2010
Picasso Painting of Mistress Fetches Record $106.6 M
The record-setting bid for the 1932 painting was made by an unidentified bidder over the telephone.
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