Autopens and autographs: what’s really a real signature?

Autopens and autographs: what’s really a real signature?

Autopens are in the news.  President Trump is claiming documents signed by his predecessor Joe Biden using the device no longer have any power.  Th...
"I can't believe I own it!" Give unique, precious historic Christmas gifts

"I can't believe I own it!" Give unique, precious historic Christmas gifts

You are probably receiving a lot of emails and seeing many posts and articles right now promising you UNIQUE, MEANINGFUL, and PERSONAL Christmas gi...
Richard Burton in the Longest Day

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in 10 numbers

Richard Burton’s centenary passed late last year.  He was born Richard Jenkins on November 10, 1925 in the little mining village of Pontrhydyfen.  ...
Margaret Hamilton in the Wizard of Oz as the Wicked Witch of the West

The Wickedest hat in Hollywood history gets December sale date

A hat worn in the Wizard of Oz will be auctioned this December and it's expected to realise a multimillion price.  It's the perfect time to sell th...
The unique Christmas gift no fan will believe - a literal part of their idol

The unique Christmas gift no fan will believe - a literal part of their idol

Who’s your hero?  I have a few: I like The Beatles a lot, and a load of other musicians and artists. I love Argentinian football manager, Marcelo B...
£1.3 million for swimmer's pioneering waterproof Rolex

£1.3 million for swimmer's pioneering waterproof Rolex

Rolex is a luxury watch brand. But some of them are also tough, resilient workhorses designed for specific and challenging jobs.  A pioneering exam...
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Los Angeles historic road sign

Looking for the perfect American history Christmas gift?

America will celebrate next year.  2026 marks 250 years since the start of an experiment in a new type of government. An American history-themed Ch...
cropped image of Man on the Moon photograph from Apollo 11 mission July 1969

The perfect Christmas gift for a space enthusiast

What is the greatest achievement in all of human history?  An impossible question. With so many answers.  But I know that a lot of people will thin...
A national treasure: The Duke of Wellington's funeral banner

A national treasure: The Duke of Wellington's funeral banner

Discover the full history and meaning behind this unique 19th century treasure: an original silk banner from the state funeral of the Duke of Wellington.

Signed by King Charles III: A unique Royal Remembrance card

Signed by King Charles III: A unique Royal Remembrance card

This unique card, handwritten and signed by King Charles III as a young soldier, is inscribed with a famous poetic tribute to the fallen.

Penny black rare and valuable block of four

The perfect Christmas gift for a stamp collector 

The world of stamps can feel quite intimidating to the outsider.  It shouldn’t. I’ve never met a stamp collector who isn’t keen - sometimes too kee...