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The Italian Antiquities Trial – a Brief Review

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Carl Feagans

During the summer of 2005, a trial began in Italy with the goal of deciding the guilt or innocence of Marion True along with Robert Hecht, Jr in conspiracy to traffic in illegal antiquities. The trial is still underway in … Continue reading →

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Ancient Chinese Tombs Destroyed for Modern Consumerism

Posted on July 4, 2007 by admin

That’s right: IKEA is branching out to south China and ancient tombs that date as far back as 1800 years are bulldozed for modern home furnishings -Swedish style. “The tops of some of the tombs were chopped off by bulldozers, … Continue reading →

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The Last Foragers of Tanzania – A Farewell to the Hadza?

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Carl Feagans

Chris O’Brien at Northstate Science has a gut-wrenching post on the plight of the Hadza of northern Tanzania. Their very existence is threatened by wealth, ignorance, and a complete lack of compassion by the government that should be responsible stewards … Continue reading →

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Loch Ness to become World Heritage Site

Posted on May 20, 2007 by admin

Nessie Fans take notice! The Loch Ness, about 37 km from Inverness, Scotland may be destined to become a World Heritage Site. the UK’s largest body of fresh water and one of the deepest at 754ft, which makes it a … Continue reading →

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