Dr Maria Richter believes that people become interested in collecting in early childhood.

A form of collecting may have helped some ancient humans to survive

mistakes.

Leonard Woolley expected to find the remains of a private collection at the city of Ur.

Woolley found writing that identified some of the objects he discovered.

Princess Ennigaldi established her collection to show off her wealth.

Displaying artworks was the main purpose of Cabinets of Curiosities.