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Tag: Gold
Archaeologists Find a Mummy With a Golden Tongue
The tongue, found at a temple on the outskirts of Alexandria, Egypt, was probably meant to help the deceased speak in the afterlife, experts said.
Lockdown Gardening in Britain Leads to Archaeological Discoveries
The finds this year, including a cache of gold coins from the reign of Henry VIII, come as Britain considers expanding the law to protect a broader range of artifacts from its centuries-old history.
Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela Wins Right to Appeal Over Gold Held in U.K.
President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has been trying since 2018 to gain access to bullion deposited at the Bank of England, running into a dispute over whether Britain considers him the country’s leader.
Abandoned Rio Tinto Mine Is Blamed for Poisoned Bougainville Rivers
Residents of the Papua New Guinea region have accused the mining giant of environmental and human rights violations and asked for an investigation.
1,100-Year-Old Treasure Is Unearthed by Teenagers in Israel
The discovery of hundreds of gold coins dating to the ninth century could help archaeologists better understand the history of the region.
Virus Revives Italy’s Age-Old Shadow Safety Net: The Pawnshop
Italians have put up valuables as collateral for loans for centuries, through plagues and sieges. Today they do it as part of the formal banking system. And business is booming.
It’s 50 Below. The Past Is a Horror Show. You’d Dream of Escaping Too.
Best known as the most feared and frigid outpost of the Soviet gulag, Magadan struggles to keep its residents from fleeing. The ice cream isn’t enough to keep them.
In Indonesia, Outlaw Gold Miners Poison Themselves to Survive
One large mining company is trying to shut illegal operations, which use mercury. The small-scale miners say there’s no other way to earn a living.
Viking Treasure Could Have Made Them a Fortune. Instead, They Stole It.
Two British men who uncovered a 1,100-year-old trove were sentenced to years in prison for failing to report the find and selling the items piecemeal to dealers.