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A magnificent presidential document
If you're a regular reader of these blogs, I think it's safe to assume this:You have a real passion for history.A deep desire to own objects that c...
Personally owned by an icon
We all dream of discovering treasure.And for a woman in Texas, that dream just came true.She purchased a dress in a thrift store for $15 - and then...
Some items are worth a second look
Some items are worth a second look.And that's absolutely the case with today's item.It's a signed photograph of Nelson Mandela.Signed boldly as Pre...
The Essential Guide to E.H. Shepard
The Man Who Drew Our Childhood ClassicsErnest Howard Shepard is best known as E.H. Shepard. He was the artist who brought to life some of our most ...
A roll call of heroes
Let's start at the end.
July 30, 1966. Wembley Stadium.The World Cup Final.Every football fan knows the story. Even those born decades later.Geoff...
The Essential Guide to Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi: The Argentine MaestroLionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is known for dazzling footwork, pinpoint passing, and a talent for scoring goals. He s...
In every disaster is an opportunity
Rolex don’t make mistakes. Rolex is a byword for perfection.
The 3 years’ rigorous training for every new watchmaker
The 12-month handcrafting pr...
The Essential Guide to Louis Armstrong
A Gravelly Voice & A Golden TrumpetLouis Armstrong, affectionately known as "Satchmo" and "Pops," was a transformative figure in the world of m...
The Essential Guide to Pele
Pelé: The King of Football Pelé, a name synonymous with footballing greatness, transcends the sport itself. Edson Arantes do Nascimento was born on...
The Essential Guide to Ronnie Wood
A Rolling Stone with a Multifaceted LegacyRonnie Wood, a name synonymous with rock and roll royalty, boasts a career as colourful and vibrant as hi...
The Essential Guide to Renoir
A Life Immersed in Light & BeautyPierre-Auguste Renoir was a French artist who rose to prominence as a leading figure in the Impressionist move...
The Essential Guide to Bert Lahr
From Burlesque to OzIrving Lahrheim, better known by his stage name Bert Lahr, was a comedic powerhouse who carved a unique path through American e...
