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Mechanical Dog: A 'good boy' from ancient Egypt that has a red tongue and 'barks'
This small, carved dog epitomizes ancient Egyptians' love of pets.
Onfim's doodle: A 13th-century kid's self-portrait on horseback, slaying an enemy
More than 800 years ago, a Russian boy named Onfim sketched himself on his schoolwork.
Yup'ik masks: Carvings depicting distorted spirits' faces dreamed up by shamans in Alaska
These masks, known for their distortion and asymmetry, are one of the oldest kinds of art in southwest Alaska.
Croesus stater: The 2,500-year-old coin that introduced the gold standard
These 2,500-year-old coins are the origin of our monetary system.
Ancient Egyptian 'granary with scribes' diorama: A miniature workplace found buried in a tomb from the Middle Kingdom
A small, wooden diorama found in an ancient Egyptian tomb reflects the importance of grain in an agricultural society.
Thule snow goggles: 1,000-year-old Arctic eyewear carved from walrus tusks
These carved snow goggles were a necessary accessory for Arctic existence centuries ago.
Dolní Věstonice Portrait Head: The oldest known human portrait in the world
A tiny head carved from mammoth ivory looks back at us from the Stone Age.
Bayeux Tapestry: A 1,000-year-old embroidery depicting William the Conqueror's victory and King Harold's grisly death
A long roll of cloth embroidered with key scenes from British history is a unique medieval chronicle.
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