WASHINGTON, DC.- A new mission-based, alternate reality or “big” game, called Pheon, will debut in September at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. A variation on the classic game Capture the Flag, Pheon is a competition to obtain the game&#…
Newly Discovered 1856-O $20 Makes Debut in Heritage September Long Beach Auction
DALLAS, TX.- The Bullock Specimen of the famous 1856-O double eagle, recently discovered in Ohio and graded XF45+ by NGC, is the main attraction in Heritage Auctions’ September 2010 U.S. Coin Auction, Sept. 22-25, in Long Beach, CA. “The 1856…
Newly Discovered 1856-O $20 Makes Debut in Heritage September Long Beach Auction
DALLAS, TX.- The Bullock Specimen of the famous 1856-O double eagle, recently discovered in Ohio and graded XF45+ by NGC, is the main attraction in Heritage Auctions’ September 2010 U.S. Coin Auction, Sept. 22-25, in Long Beach, CA. “The 1856…
Relics from Captain Scott’s Fatal Last Epedition to Be Offered at Christie’s
LONDON.- Christie’s announced that they will offer at auction the Charles Seymour Wright collection of relics from Scott’s British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913. Sir Charles Seymour Wright (1887-1975) was the last surviving member of Scot…
Relics from Captain Scott’s Fatal Last Epedition to Be Offered at Christie’s
LONDON.- Christie’s announced that they will offer at auction the Charles Seymour Wright collection of relics from Scott’s British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913. Sir Charles Seymour Wright (1887-1975) was the last surviving member of Scot…
While Digging in their Back Yard, Brothers Find 1,300 Year Old Pots
TILCARA, ARGENTINA.- Two brothers who were digging in the back of their house to lay the foundation of two new rooms found eight pots measuring 1.20 meters in height that have been estimated to be 1,300 years old. The discovery was made in the Carraza…
Maya Funerary Tapestry Restored and Ready for Exhibition
MEXICO CITY.- More than 1,600 years ago, nearly 8,000 shells and seeds gave form to a tapestry part of the funerary attire of a high rank personage of the ancient city of Calakmul. After its discovery in 1998 and hard work restoring and reconstructing …
Maya Funerary Tapestry Restored and Ready for Exhibition
MEXICO CITY.- More than 1,600 years ago, nearly 8,000 shells and seeds gave form to a tapestry part of the funerary attire of a high rank personage of the ancient city of Calakmul. After its discovery in 1998 and hard work restoring and reconstructing …
Scientists in New Titanic Expedition will Create 3D Map of Wreck
RICHMOND (AP).- A team of scientists will launch an expedition to the Titanic next month to assess the deteriorating condition of the world’s most famous shipwreck and create a detailed three-dimensional map that will “virtually raise the Titanic” for …
Scientists in New Titanic Expedition will Create 3D Map of Wreck
RICHMOND (AP).- A team of scientists will launch an expedition to the Titanic next month to assess the deteriorating condition of the world’s most famous shipwreck and create a detailed three-dimensional map that will “virtually raise the Titanic” for …