What is the ancient metal telling us when its price leaps 8% in a week?

FORBES: Why Gold Prices Matter

It recommended using geometric lines of latitude and longitude to convey a three-dimensional Earth on a two-dimensional surface, and it included the co-ordinates of over 8, 000 locations in the ancient world.

ECONOMIST: There is no such thing as an objective map

At the funeral for the Hot 8 drummer, the pallbearers put the casket into an ancient buggy hearse, led by a horse and driver as an army of musicians played "Lord, Lord, Lord, " a thumping gospel song with roaring trumpets that galvanized the crowd.

NPR: Two Funerals in the Crescent City

Korea's, meanwhile, dates back 8-9, 000 years - the oldest documented anywhere on the planet - with ancient rock art showing the unmistakeable coming together of harpoon and whale, and piles of bones testifying to their consumption.

BBC: South Korea's whaling: Faux and cons

Some 100, 000 visitors are expected to view the around 8, 000 objects from 95 French and international dealers in an enormous range of disciplines, including ancient, modern and Asian art, jewelry, weapons, ceramics, glass, furniture, books and tapestries.

WSJ: Book Is a Collector's Item