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National Parks' Civil War Relics Tempt Thieves
"Many historical artifacts can be found in National Parks, which are often tempting to thieves. Some say stealing these relics may help preserve history rather than hurt it... more

Israel antique 'forgers' charged
"The alleged fakes include an ivory pomegranate that was thought to be the only relic of King Solomon's Temple. Other alleged forgeries include an ossuary which reputedly held the bones of James, Jesus' brother, and a stone tablet with inscriptions on how to maintain the Jewish Temple... more

Curtain falls on antiques rogue show as last of family forgers convicted
"Shaun, it was said, was an extraordinarily gifted forger who boasted about how he "knocked up the statue in three weeks" in the garden shed of the council house he shared with his parents... more

Italian mafia targeting fake antique whisky market in Scotland
"The Italian mafia is targeting the rapidly growing fake antique whisky market in Scotland by selling counterfeit bottles for thousands of pounds online... more

'Ancient' Forgeries Fool Art Markets
"Archeologists and art experts are concerned about a wave of forgeries that have appeared on the art market. The fakes are meeting the growing demand for collectable art from the global jet set, but even the museums are being fooled... more

Jacobean 'Titanic' discovered by archaeologists
"The wreck of a richly-jewelled 17th century ship has been discovered in the English Channel... more

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