Baidun encourages you to think outside of the box during your next gift buying excursion. Finding the right gift for your loved ones takes time and patience. Antiquities are a great way to be creative and to show you really care. Here is why: 1. Antiquities hold...
Five years ago, antiquity dealers had long-earned reputations, established bases of operation, traveled internationally to all the key antiquities events, and had a deep knowledge of the field. Today, with the advances in technology and the rapid changes on the web, it seems anyone can claim...
Can you believe that 3 billion dollars each year fall into the hands of those plundering and trading art and antiquities? Many of the battles still persist in the search for these hidden treasures. Here are five treasures of the world and their stories. 1. Nefertiti's Bust During a 1912...
The ongoing Syrian war has not just caused devastation to its cities, towns and people, but it has equally devastated the culture and the history. The Association for the Protection of Syrian Archaeology (APSA) is an organization that’s here to preserve Syria’s past. With the constant gunfire and bombs being set...
Deep within a forest of olives in Greece, an asclepio, or an ancient healing center, was discovered - but one that has not been recorded in any ancient or modern source, explains archaeologist Xeni Arapogianni. It's an entirely new discovery that tells us a tremendous amount about the ancient...
1. Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York, NY The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the single largest museum in the world under one roof. While it can be overwhelming, it offers a broad understanding for each ancient civilization throughout history. The Metropolitan Museum has more than 2 million...
Antiquities are making a comeback in a big way. According to the New York Times, "Last month in London, sculptures from ancient Egypt and ancient Rome sold for 15.8 million pounds and £9.4 million respectively, setting the highest prices at Christie’s and Sotheby’s summer auctions...
Internet and technology are changing the game for antique bidding. Technology has the ability to give people valuable information quickly and efficiently. When it comes to learning about the value of antiques and obtaining appraisals, more people are finding that expert advice online. With the advances of...
Sure, finding any old antique is easy - but finding a valuable antique is rare and extraordinary. Simliarly to when you walk into a record store and finding that one-of-a-kind vinyl album that no one has access to - remarkable. When finding that special piece,...