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Libyan Desert Glass found in the Great Sand Sea along the border of Libya and Egypt. This specimen weighs 22 grams and is about 55 mm wide.
meteorites

How a Meteor Crash Formed Stunning Desert Glass

It was precious enough for King Tut’s tomb.
Evan Nicole Brown April 23, 2019
Oxford, England

The Alfred Jewel

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to England's legendary King Alfred the Great.
Check your hands.
death

Lost: Rings Holding the Hair of Philosopher Jeremy Bentham

Among the elaborate plans for his death were 26 Victorian mourning rings. What happened to them?
Jessica Leigh Hester September 13, 2018
Workbench at the Neustadt Collection.
Queens, New York

Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass

The world’s largest collection of Tiffany glass sits in a warehouse in Queens.
LaBeL RéCuP' store front.
Paris, France

LaBeL RéCuP'

An off-the-beaten-path boutique stuffed with an eclectic collection of upcycled goods.
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane’s Mardi Gras Bead Tree

After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.
A red abalone off the coast of California.
shells

The Cultural Costs of California’s Shrinking Abalone Supply

Climate change and overfishing have pushed the prized mollusk to perilously low numbers in the state.
Debra Utacia Krol March 2, 2018
That's St. Nicholas, patron saint of pawnbrokers.
saints

Found: A 700-Year-Old Ring Adorned With St. Nicholas

It was probably lost by a medieval pilgrim on his way to the Holy Land.
Vittoria Traverso February 26, 2018
An original puzzle lock discovered in the Rhine River in Germany.
objects of intrigue

The Fashion and Mystery of Ancient Roman Puzzle Locks

Put something complicated, useful, and stylish on your finger.
Eric Grundhauser January 12, 2018
Permanently Closed
There's sustainably sourced taxidermy in spades.
Portland, Oregon

Redux Boutique and Gallery

This Portland shop is brimming with natural wonders, local art, and handmade goods fashioned from recycled materials.
Brooklyn, New York

Bomelstein's Jewelers Clock

The only surviving sidewalk clock in Brooklyn.