Category Ancient cultural artifacts

Bronze metallurgy as cultural engine. From the copper mines of the Balkans to the ritual vessels of Shang China, bronze metallurgy arose independently — and sometimes interdependently — across an astonishing range of civilizations. This article surveys the full scope…

Ancient artifacts: modern responsibility The acquisition of ancient artifacts carries responsibilities that extend well beyond the transaction itself. Every bronze spearhead, every copper dagger, every Luristan axe-adze exists at the intersection of competing claims — the desire of collectors and…