In the 1950s, a mysterious coin was used to pay for bus fare in Leeds, England. Now, seven decades later, it’s been identified as a 2,000-year-old coin that was minted by the Phoenicians in present day Spain. [1080×847]March 18, 2026
This photo of Kim Kardashian at the 2018 Met Gala helped Egyptian authorities locate the stolen ancient Egyptian sarcophagus of Nedjemankh after the photo went viral, which is over 2,100 years old. [1296×1620]March 18, 2026
Mars, Venus, and Cupid with Vulcan at his forge (the Mantuan Roundel), parcel-gilt bronze (ca. 1500). Attributed to Gian Marco Cavalli. The scene depicts Venus and Mars sharing a rapt gaze while Vulcan, her husband, labors at his forge to create armor for the war god. [3795 x 4000]March 18, 2026
Vessel. Tumaco-La Tolita culture, coastal northern Ecuador or southwest Colombia, ca. 400 BC – 400 AD. Gold and stone. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston collection [6112×6112] [OC]March 18, 2026
Golden leaf of the crown used for the coronation of Napoleon, the only one remaining in the world, 1804. [1080 x 810]March 18, 2026
Dress worn by Jamie Farr as Maxwell Klinger on television series, M*A*S*H. Smithsonian[792×1844]March 18, 2026
The only surviving war elephant armour in the world from 17th century India displayed at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, England[1240 × 928]March 18, 2026
