Wealth
Money Is Art in an Exhibition at Oxford's Ashmolean Museum
"Money Talks" features currency from around the world spanning thousands of years—from ancient coins and historic banknotes to contemporary NFTs
Ancient Celtic Elites Inherited Wealth From Their Mothers' Sides
A genetic analysis of opulent burial mounds in Germany sheds new light on how power passed through family lines
This Ancient Chinese Couple Was Buried in a Miniature Home
The tomb, composed of two chambers connected by a tiny door and windows, was found in a family gravesite on China's east coast containing four other burials
Found in a Polish Forest, This Dagger Belonged to an Elite Warrior 4,000 Years Ago
A metal detectorist came across the copper artifact while searching for objects from World War I and World War II
Metal Detectorist Finds Rare 1,500-Year-Old Gold Ring in Denmark
The distinctly decorated artifact may be linked to a powerful family in the area with ties to the Merovingians
Archaeologists Uncover 'Exceptional' Ancient Mural Near Colosseum
The artwork—made from shells, tiles and other materials—demonstrated the wealth and power of its owner
How Money Transformed Medieval Europe
A new exhibition explores the questions raised by economic revolution—and how familiar those questions remain today
Christie's Cancels Auction Tied to Nazi-Era Wealth
In the 1930s, Helmut Horten purchased businesses that Jewish owners sold "under duress"
Ruins of 2,000-Year-Old Roman Walls Unearthed in Swiss Alps
Archaeologists found the stone structures—along with a rich collection of artifacts—in a gravel quarry
The 'Ivory Man'—a Powerful Leader Buried in a Lavish Tomb 5,000 Years Ago—Was Actually a Woman
Researchers in Spain had previously assumed that the grave belonged to a high-status young man
Vienna Is the Most Livable City in the World
The city also topped the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual rankings in 2018, 2019 and 2022
Fountains of Wine Once Flowed in This Ancient Roman Winery
Archaeologists think the elaborately decorated site was built to be a spectacle
This License Plate Just Became the Most Expensive in the World
The vanity plate, which features the characters “P7,” sold for $15 million at an auction in Dubai
The Art Market Is Rebounding—but Only at the Top
Sales increased in 2022, but growth was concentrated largely at the high end of the market
Archaeologists Find 2,000-Year-Old Gemstones in Drain Beneath a Roman Bathhouse
The stones, known as intaglios, likely fell from the rings of wealthy bathers
The Tudor Roots of Modern Billionaires' Philanthropy
The debate over how to manage the wealthy's fortunes after their deaths traces its roots to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I
Unraveling the Secrets of the Sarcophagi Found Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral
Archaeologists are learning more about the two men buried under the iconic Paris landmark
Marie Antoinette's Furniture Is Up for Auction
Two items represent two distinctive stages in the French queen's life
Escape From the Gilded Cage
Even if her husband was a murderer, a woman in a bad marriage once had few options. Unless she fled to South Dakota
Gilded Age Excess Lived on at the 2022 Met Gala
Celebrities paid tribute to the era of extravagance through gold-adorned ensembles, splashy headdresses and more
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