Empowered by specific technologies, exclusive access to precious metals and gems, and a culture that valued royalty and luxury, Ancient Egypt remains a leading force in jewelry influence and manufacturing, that will live on forever. Egypt's defining moment in jewelry production was their discovery of gold that was available to them...
Cave Paintings are paintings on cave walls and ceilings, usually dating to prehistoric times. Learn more about some of the world most mysterious and famous cave paintings. Altamira Cave Paintings: As Picasso famously exclaimed, "after Altamira, all is decadence." The caves of Altamira are located near Santilliana del...
The battle on Syria's ancient antiquity marches on. The mission: to save ancient artifacts and imperiled archaeological sites from profiteers, desperate civilians and fundamentalists who have plundered Syria’s rich artistic heritage to fund their war effort. Art history experts and excavators say the looting of Syrian ancient...
Some might think that high-end technology is relatively modern, and that the ancients lived in the dark ages in comparison, but the ancients were more technologically advanced than you think. The complexity of some of the amazing pieces of ancient technology shows us that the...
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...
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...
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...