Crystal skulls are not uncommon or terribly mysterious. Thousands are produced every year in Brazil, China, and Germany. But there are a handful of these rather macabre objects that have fueled ...

Fakes are an all too real part of the museum world. “There are always artists capable of making and selling things that seem old,” says anthropologist Jane MacLaren Walsh. James Di Loreto, NMNH The ...

Some mysteries are such fun that you almost don't want to know the truth. That may help explain why people are fascinated with crystal skulls. Happy to share the spotlight with the latest Indiana ...

Could the crystal skulls be more than ancient art could they be evidence of alien contact? From mysterious origins to ...

As Indiana Jones races against time to find an ancient crystal skull in his new movie adventure, he should perhaps take a moment to check its authenticity. New research suggests that two well-known ...

Learning more about ancient humans is important if we want to understand humanity's origins. That's why it is always so exciting when scientists uncover ancient human skulls hidden in fossil records.

It arrived at the Smithsonian 16 years ago, a heavy package with no return address. Inside: an unsigned letter and a large hollow skull made of milky crystal. The package was addressed to the ...

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