In the midst of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we felt it was important to recognize the role of women in society – specifically of Ancient Egypt. It is understood that Egypt treated its women better than any of the other major civilizations of the ancient world. Women in ancient Egypt were well ahead of their time. […]
Oct 18 2014
The Antiquities Act and the San Gabriel Mountains
Recently America has celebrated the designation of another national monument: the San Gabriel Mountains of California. Did you know that the San Gabriel Mountains of California provide LA with some 30 percent of its drinking water? Additionally, the 340,000+ acres of wilderness are home to many rare and endangered species, including the California condor. It is because […]
Oct 10 2014
5 Reasons Why Antiquities Make For The Best Gifts
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 treasured historical value. As opposed to an arbitrary piece of […]
Sep 22 2014
Advice for Collectors of Antiquity
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 to be a dealer. The web is a maze of […]
Sep 15 2014
Hidden History: 5 Treasures Of The World
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 Egyptian excavation, German archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt discovered the […]
