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Raiders of the lost art: in Italy, robbing tombs is a cottage industry

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A tomb robber in Italy, called tombarolo, says tomb robbing serves as a source of additional income. Tomb robbing also has become a passion to him, similar to those who love hunting or fishing. He said that when he was young, tomb robbing enabled him to provide for his family.

Author: Lattanzi, Giovanni
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1998
Italy, Interview, Crime, Thieves, Grave robbery

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Raiders of the lost art

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Latin American artifacts especially pre-Colombian are highly sought after in the United States in 2000. Unfortunately this demand by museums and collectors has led to grave robbers desecrating many historic sites especially in Peru.

Author: Olson, Karen
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 2001
United States, History, Ethical aspects, Latin America, Museums, Art museums, Archaeology and history, Historical archaeology, Latin American history

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O bioneers!

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Bioneers are biological pioneers and activists who believe nature can be used to solve our environmental problems. These bioneers usually work alone, but a network is being created and their ideas are spreading to others.

Author: Olson, Karen
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 2001
Usage, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Environmentalists, Environmental activists, Nature

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