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Ancient Egyptian skulls withdrawn from UK auction after backlash

The auction was scheduled to take place on May 18, but now the collection of the African human remains has been removed from the auction site.

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Dorset auction house withdraws Egyptian human skulls from sale

MP says trade in remains is ‘gross violation of human dignity’, as skulls from Pitt Rivers collection removed

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Ancient Egyptian Human Skull Auction Sparks Calls for Law Changes

Auctoneers are selling 18 ancient Egyptian skulls from the famed Pitt Rivers collections for $250 each. Experts are calling for a review of the law.

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Anger over decision to auction ancient Egyptian skulls

Auctioneers say each Egyptian skull is expected to be sold for between £200 and £300

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Tenley Roberson

The next four years are mapped out for Cherokee Nation citizen Tenley Roberson as she completes her journey at Columbia University.

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