On December 16, a collection of 372 personal items belonging to General Charles de Gaulle will be auctioned at Artcurial in Paris. The auction features unique artifacts including de Gaulle’s identity card, youth diplomas, and various watches, encapsulating his extraordinary…
A hidden corridor called The Void behind the National Library of Scotland reveals remnants of Libberton’s Wynd, a street demolished in the 1830s. Discovered in the 1990s, this passageway allows a glimpse into Edinburgh’s past, showcasing old artifacts and architectural…
As the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris approaches, France Télévisions has documented recovered artifacts that escaped reuse. Among the debris left from the devastating fire, archaeologists have discovered invaluable items, including 10,000 charred wooden pieces and historical stones, revealing insights…
A diamond necklace linked to the infamous scandal of Marie Antoinette has sold for $4.81 million at a Geneva auction, nearly double its estimated value. The piece, featuring approximately 500 diamonds, drew an enthusiastic response from buyers, with one stating…
