Oceans have long hidden the remains of ships that never completed their journeys. Many went down with vast amounts of cargo. Some of them were intended for trade, while the rest were looted in war.

Auctions are where history collides with gobs of cash. While art often dominates headlines, certain historical artifacts have commanded jaw-dropping sums at auction. These objects are praised not just ...

The universal fantasy of discovering a hidden fortune in forgotten corners of homes captures imaginations worldwide, inspiring countless people to examine their inherited possessions with fresh eyes ...

The colonial era in Africa for all its evil including the selling and buying of human beings is also marred by the theft that defined the era. The colonial era in Africa for all its evil including the ...

Last year, the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, said five of its most valuable artifacts — once thought to be part of the historic Dead Sea Scrolls — were fake. Now the museum is facing a harder ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lars Daniel covers digital evidence and forensics in life and law. When a multi-million dollar trucking case hinges on what ...