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world2 months ago•1 min saved

Elysee Palace Staff Member to Face Trial Over Silverware Theft

A senior staff member at France's Élysée Palace, Thomas M, is set to stand trial over the alleged theft of valuable tableware, including Baccarat glasses and Sèvres porcelain, with items found in his possession and online. The theft, involving around 100 objects worth up to €40,000, is linked to falsified records and planned further thefts. The trial is scheduled for February, and other individuals are also implicated.

via BBC|

#elysee-palace #france #tableware

archaeology4 months ago•4 min saved

Ancient 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck Found Intact with Tableware

Divers in Antalya, Turkey, discovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck containing well-preserved Eastern Sigillata A ceramic tableware, providing valuable insights into ancient trade, daily life, and ship cargo practices during the Late Hellenistic to Early Roman period. The cargo's standardized forms and preservation offer detailed data for archaeological research and museum displays, highlighting the significance of maritime heritage in the eastern Mediterranean.

via Earth.com|

#antalya #archaeology #eastern-sigillata-a