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Is Italy’s Famed Ancient ‘Warrior of Capestrano’ a Mussolini-Backed Fake?

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Recently approved scientific tests may verify the authenticity of the southern Italian icon found on postage stamps and the Abruzzo coat of arms, but there's a catch.

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Is Italy’s Famed Ancient ‘Warrior of Capestrano’ a Mussolini-Backed Fake?

Recently approved scientific tests may verify the authenticity of the southern Italian icon found on postage stamps and the Abruzzo coat of arms, but there's a catch.

·New York, United States
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ARTnews broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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