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On this day: A dictator rises to power.
On this day in 1959...47 days after his forces swept into Havana, and overthrew the government in the heat of revolution...Fidel Castro officially ...
Watch experts reveal the world's "hardest to get" Rolex
The watch I’ve just sourced for you......Is the hardest to find Rolex in the world.You can take my word for it. But you don’t have to.Go on the onl...
The Essential Guide to Queen Victoria
The Life & Reign of Britain's Longest-Ruling MonarchQueen Victoria is the second longest-reigning British monarch in history thus far, ruling o...
The contents of this box are incredible.
I'm about to offer you something astonishing.Something breathtaking.A piece of history so iconic that its name alone inspires awe.The term "rare" d...
The Essential Guide to Mahatma Gandhi
The Life & Legacy of India's Freedom FighterMohandas Karamchand Gandhi, more commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was one of the most influential ...
Five unique GB items for your collection
“Unique” is a compelling word.Especially in the philatelic world.From a young age it captures your imagination as a collector.And in the right circ...
The 350-year-old Royal playboy
He's been described as “the playboy monarch”.A King with a glint in his eye.Nicknamed 'Old Rowley' after his favourite stallion racehorse.And a fat...
The Essential Guide to Apollo 11
The Men Who Made History: The Incredible Journey of Apollo 11When Neil Armstrong took his “one small step” on the Moon on 20 July 1969, it was the ...
5 rare GB stamps for beginners to buy
The rarest stamps can cost millions, but beginners can buy rare and exciting stamps without mortgaging their homes.
Every nation has produced rari...
Goddess No 1: a beginner's guide to collecting Marilyn Monroe memorabilia
Would I be writing this guide to Marilyn Monroe memorabilia had she lived a long, healthy life?
Quite possibly not.
Marilyn was undoubtedly a huge...
The Essential Guide to John F. Kennedy
The Life, Presidency & Legacy of America's 35th Commander-in-ChiefJohn F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving between ...
The £1 antiques shop discovery, now worth thousands
What could £1 get you in 1965?7 pints of beer on a Friday night, and your bus fare home. A pair of jeans from Woolworths. A fancy Parker ballpoint ...
