Thomas Barclay grew up fascinated with the world's past. The thought of stumbling upon an ancient artifact from a bygone era filled him with awe. After becoming a renown professor of history and archeology at New York University, Thomas wanted a more hands-on experience. He applied to the American Museum of Natural History and was swiftly hired at the museum's Division of Anthropology.
One night, after a long day of research, Thomas was woken up by a phone call from his colleague, Cassandra, informing him of a mysterious arrival at the museum. Thomas was interested, perhaps even intrigued. But little did he know that this night would change the course of his life forever...