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Were the French Crown Jewels Stolen?
Understanding the Difference Between Looting, Trade, and the History We Choose to Forget When news broke about a robbery at the Louvre, social media did what it always does, it erupted. Some people celebrated the idea of “reclaiming” artifacts, saying it was justice for colonial theft. Others condemned it outright. The truth, as always, lies somewhere in the middle. Not every artifact in a European museum or royal collection was stolen. Some were violently looted. Others were
Michael-Chase Strollo
7 days ago9 min read


Original Joseph Henry Sharp sells for over $31,000 in Goodwill auction
TAMPA –– An original oil painting by Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953) sold for over $31,000 on Goodwill's e-commerce auction website. The...
Michael-Chase Strollo
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Rare George Washington Letter Found in Goodwill Auction
TAMPA –– A piece of American history has surfaced in an unexpected place – the online auction platform Shopgoodwill.com. Goodwill...
Michael-Chase Strollo
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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