This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Gifts of the Magi: gold frankincense and myrrh explored
A historical overview notes gold as a timeless precious metal and details frankincense and myrrh as valued gum resins from monsoon-region trees. Frankincense served in rituals and air purification, while myrrh aided cosmetics and medicine. The American Museum of Natural History in New York features all three treasures in its December exhibit.
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Middle East
Mediterranean
Ethiopia
Somaliland
Arabia
American’ Museum of Natural History
New ‘York City
Kuwait
American Museum of Natural History