Nestled within the Penn Museum in Philadelphia, a mesmerizing artifact captures the imagination of all who gaze upon it—the Dowager Empress Crystal Ball. This pure quartz sphere, weighing 49 pounds and measuring 10 inches in diameter, is the third-largest crystal ball in the world. But beyond its sheer size and beauty, its history is a … Continue reading THE DOWAGER EMPRESS CRYSTAL BALL: A TALE OF MYSTERY, THEFT, AND LEGACY