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Prehistoric Child Art Found in Caves

Posted Wed Oct 5, 2011 11:51 AM ET | 0

Children as young as two years used their fingers to create designs on a cave's walls and ceilings. Read more

The Smithsonian Celebrates its 165th Birthday: Big Pic

Posted Wed Aug 10, 2011 03:30 PM ET | 0

One of America's greatest institutions celebrates a birthday -- and it's come a long way. Read more

Chinese Cups Set Record on 'Antiques Road Show'

Posted Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:46 AM ET | 0

The five carved cups belonging to a lucky Oklahoma resident were valued at more than $1 million. Read more

Van Gogh Self Portrait Actually His Brother

Posted Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:22 AM ET | 0

Vincent van Gogh was dependent on his brother, Theo, but was thought to have never painted him -- until now. Read more

Mona Lisa's Skeleton Found?

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri May 27, 2011 04:18 PM ET | 0

Facial reconstructions of the skeleton could determine once and for all who is Mona Lisa. Read more

How Piano Wires Changed Through Centuries

Posted by Marianne English Fri May 20, 2011 12:17 PM ET | 0

Since Mozart's time, piano wires have changed in content -- but very little in quality, research shows. Read more

Blonde to Brunette: X-rays Reveal Artist's Switch

Posted Sun Apr 3, 2011 07:54 AM ET | 0

Analysis of a portrait uncovers a 19th century do-over. Read more

Who Owns History? Egyptian Looting Raises Questions

Posted by Benjamin Radford Mon Mar 7, 2011 05:40 PM ET | 0

The recent looting of Egyptian artifacts raises thorny cultural questions of preserving history. Read more

Painting of Henry VIII's 'Lost' Palace For Sale

Posted Thu Nov 4, 2010 12:41 PM ET | 0

One of the earliest depictions of the so-called "Lost Palace" is expected to draw around $1.9 million at auction. Read more

Jericho's Massive 1,200-Year-Old Mosaic on Display

Posted by Liz Day Mon Oct 11, 2010 02:23 PM ET | 0

For this week only, Jericho invites visitors to gaze at the largest Middle Eastern carpet mosaic in the world's oldest city. Read more

Jericho's Massive 1,200-Year-Old Mosaic on Display

DNews Quiz -- Test Your Science Smarts!

Posted Fri Aug 27, 2010 02:58 PM ET | 0

Take the DNews quiz on stories we covered this week. Give it your best shot... Read more

quiz, warp drive, mona lisa, corals, dino dig, cannibalism

Prehistoric Rock Art Reveals Creator's Bird Obsession

Posted Wed Jun 2, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Why was one prehistoric artist compelled to stencil birds over and over again in a remote and difficult-to-reach location in a rock shelter in northern Australia? Read more

Picasso Painting of Mistress Fetches Record $106.6 M

Posted Wed May 5, 2010 10:37 AM ET | 0

The record-setting bid for the 1932 painting was made by an unidentified bidder over the telephone. Read more

Ancient Artifacts: Fake or Authentic?

Posted Wed Jan 20, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

When it comes to identifying ancient artifacts, can you distinguish a forgery from the real thing? Read more

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