With the advent of online markets such as eBay and Craigslist, the antiquities market has entered a whole new playing field in the past few decades. One unexpected side effect is a marked increase in the number of forgeries being made and sold across the world - to tourists, dealers, collectors, and experts alike. What effects do these fake artifacts have on the antiquities market? We can all think of negative ones, such as an increased tendency of fakes turning up in museum collections. However, it may surprise you to learn that there are quite a few positive ones too! Join our host and
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