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Auction Expert Breaks Down The 20 Rarest Historical Treasures Ever Sold In History

What drives someone to spend $80 million on a centuries-old ceramic bowl? Or millions more on a faded manuscript, a single jewel, or a fragile piece of paper preserved through history? These extraordinary auction prices are not simply about wealth, they reflect the moments when humanity collectively decides that certain…

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‘One last wish’: Why Napoleon Bonaparte wanted his hair preserved after death

When Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on Saint Helena in 1821, he left behind more than a military legacy and a political legend. In his will, he instructed that his hair be preserved and turned into a bracelet, with strands sent to members of his family, including his mother, siblings…

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Napoleon, Not Washington: Trump Allegedly Aspires To Join History's 'Great Men' Like Julius Caesar

Donald Trump is reportedly moving away from traditional presidential comparisons, aiming for a legacy akin to history's most absolute conquerors, inspired by the 'Great Man' theory.

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Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s ‘nuclear deterrent’

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'It was a hoax': Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, is very much alive despite death rumours

A viral post claiming a 193-year-old tortoise had passed away has been linked to a cryptocurrency scam. Here's all you need to know.

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Trump wants an ‘Independence Arch’ — How famous arches warn about dangers to republics

Vietnam War veterans are suing to block construction of United States President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., arguing that it would detract from the solemnity of nearby Arlington Cemetery.

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Lovejoy episode helps antiques dealer spot plaques stolen from Napoleon III tomb

Paul Gostelow identified a motif on the prayer frames, which were taken in a burglary at a Hampshire monastery in 2014.

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Antiques dealer spots stolen Napoleon III crypt plaques on 30-year-old episode of Lovejoy

Hampshire Constabulary has since returned two of the plaques

The Independent UK

Margot Robbie's Archival John Galliano 'Wuthering Heights' Coat Has As Much History As the Story

This isn't your average adaptation—or press tour.

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Monumental ambitions: the history behind Trump’s triumphal arch

Donald Trump took time out this week from dramatic events at home and abroad to reveal three new design concepts for his proposed “Independence Arch” in Washington DC.

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"They're this generation's Iron Maiden." Canons, gas masks, castles and hellfire: power metal's biggest band Sabaton just conquered the UK's biggest arena

Thanks, but no tanks: history-loving Swedes Sabaton reinvent their stage show for the Legendary tour

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See the famous winged horse Pegasus fly in the autumn night sky

A few hours after darkness falls during November, the unquestioned landmark of the autumn night sky occupies a commanding position high in the south: the flying horse Pegasus.

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DNA reveals what killed Napoleon's soldiers during their disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812

A mass grave holding soldiers from Napoleon Bonaparte's French army reveals some of the diseases that killed the Grande Armée during its disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812.

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You’ve just stolen a priceless artifact – what happens next?

The high-profile heist at the Louvre in Paris on Oct 19, 2025, played out like a scene from a Hollywood movie: a gang of thieves steal an assortment of dazzling royal jewels on display at one of the world’s most famous museums.

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The Independent UK

Napoleon’s lavish diamond brooch could fetch £190k at auction

The brooch, made of nearly 100 diamonds, was abandoned by the emperor after the Battle of Waterloo

Evening Standard

Diamond jewel abandoned by Napoleon at Battle of Waterloo to go up for sale

The brooch, made of nearly 100 diamonds, was left behind by Napoleon Bonaparte after he fled Waterloo’s battlefield to return to Paris.

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“Rabbits Once Attacked Napoleon”: 40 Shocking Stories From History That Are Somehow True

I'm sorry, the rabbits did WHAT to Napoleon?

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Millions Missing And No Clues – Why Are Museum Heists So Hard To Crack? Top 5 Heists In Recent Memory, Revealed

Revisit famous art thefts, from the Louvre to Boston — unsolved mysteries and stunning recoveries.

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Univ. of South Dakota Withdraws Planned Firing of Art Professor for Vulgar Tweet Calling Charlie Kirk a "Hate Spreading Nazi"

From today's notice of dismissal, filed by the plaintiff's lawyerin Hook v. Rave: On October 3, defendants wisely abandoned their… The post Univ. of South Dakota Withdraws Planned Firing of Art Professor for Vulgar Tweet Calling Charlie Kirk a "Hate Spreading Nazi" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Arriverderci Giorgio: Armani unveils 50th anniversary show in aftermath of designer's death

Milan Fashion Week culminated in Giorgio Armani’s final collection, marking the 50th anniversary of his signature line, in a solemn but spectacular catwalk show in the courtyard of a museum showing his retrospective exhibition.

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Court Blocks Impending Firing of South Dakota Art Professor for Vulgar Tweet Calling Charlie Kirk a "Hate Spreading Nazi"

From today's decision by Judge Karen Schreier (D.S.D.) in Hook v. Rave: Hook is a tenured Professor of Art at… The post Court Blocks Impending Firing of South Dakota Art Professor for Vulgar Tweet Calling Charlie Kirk a "Hate Spreading Nazi" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Third Circuit Holds Fired "Alt Right" Prof. Jason Jorjani's Speech Was Constitutionally Protected,

though it remands for a decision on whether he would have been fired in any event based on other misconduct.

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The Creators Of One Of The Fastest Games Ever Are Fixing The Biggest Problem With Gaming's Most Punishing Genre

The studio behind Ghostrunner is bringing its intenst white-knuckle action to the Soulslike genre, with a twisted take on the Napoleonic era.

Reason

For Ukraine, 'Losing Slowly' Might Be a Winning Strategy

Inching backward while bleeding Russia dry, Ukraine is relying on a time-tested military truth: You don’t need to outgun an invader—you just need to outlast them.

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39 Of The Most Famous ‘Fine, I’ll Do It Myself’ Moments That Changed History Forever

This viral online thread has 39 folks recalling the biggest 'all-or-nothing' moments in world history.

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