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With the explosion of American museums in the 1950s, provenance took a backseat.
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Simon Goodman recounts the story of his grandparents’ tragic deception by Nazi forces.
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The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
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An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.
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Ancient Rome’s retiarius vs secutor: inside the colosseum’s most popular fight.
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Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
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Gladiator bones reveal a mysterious strength-boosting drink used before combat.
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See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
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Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
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Catch new episodes of Secrets of the Dead on Wednesdays starting October 8 at 10/9c.
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The first gladiator bones ever found reveal a small but unmistakable detail about how they lived.
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Beneath the harbor of Alexandria, archaeologists have uncovered coins bearing Cleopatra's image.
