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Stolen $160m masterpiece discovered in an antique store window
A painting worth $160 million has been discovered hanging in an antique store window, more than 30 years after it was originally stolen. Willem de Kooning’s abstract work ‘Woman-Ochre’ had […]
2017-08-15
Elvis Presley’s famous white Graceland piano for sale on eBay
Elvis Presley’s white piano, which famously sat in his music room at Graceland, is now up for sale on eBay. The white Knabe grand piano was one of Presley’s most […]
2017-08-10
O.J Simpson chase white Ford Bronco could be yours for $700,000
The white Ford Bronco used by O.J Simpson in his famous 1994 police chase is now up for sale, with a price tag of $700,000. The vehicle is currently on […]
2017-08-03
The album John Lennon signed for Mark Chapman valued at $1.5 million
An album John Lennon autographed for his killer Mark Chapman, just hours before he was murdered, is up for sale in the U.S. The signed copy of Lennon’s 1980 album […]
2017-07-18
Mystery copy of the Declaration of Independence discovered in Britain
A previously unknown copy of the Declaration of Independence has been discovered, in the local archives of a small British town. The handwritten copy is the only parchment copy in […]
2017-04-26
Rare U.S gold coin worth $300,000 saves church in Indiana
A rare 19th century gold coin is set to auction for more than $300,000, having been gifted to a church in Indiana by an anonymous donor. The coin will hit […]
2017-04-19
The Mystery of the Gold Hoard Hidden Inside a Piano
The hunt is on to discover the rightful owners of a hoard of gold coins discovered hidden inside a piano in the U.K. Although the estimated value of the discovery […]
2017-03-17
David Bowie stars in The Stamps that Fell to Earth
The Royal Mail has released a set of postage stamps commemorating the life and career of recording icon David Bowie. The ten stamp series feature some of Bowie’s classic album […]
2017-03-15
Original copy of Schindler’s List for sale at $2.4 million
One of the original lists used by Oskar Schindler to rescue Jewish workers from the Nazis during WWII is up for sale in the U.S. The historic 14-page document has […]
2017-03-10
Steve McQueen’s Bullitt Ford Mustang Discovered in Mexican Junk Yard
A Ford Mustang driven by Steve McQueen in the classic 1968 movie Bullitt has been rediscovered in a Mexican junk yard, almost 50 years after it originally disappeared. According to […]
2017-03-08
Car in which Tupac Shakur was murdered up for sale at $1.5 million
The BMW in which rapper Tupac Shakur was murdered is up for sale in the U.S, with a price tag of $1.5 million. The 1996 BMW 750iL, originally owned by […]
2017-02-27
Rediscovered Elizabeth I dress is the "Mona Lisa of fashion"
The only surviving dress worn by Queen Elizabeth I is set to be exhibited at Hampton Court Palace, after it was discovered hanging in a 13th century village church. The […]
2017-01-11
Donald Trump museum announced
A museum dedicated to Donald Trump could soon be opening in Atlantic City. The president-elect has strong ties to the resort city on the New Jersey coast, known for its […]
2016-12-23
Classic cars up 8.1% in 2016
The world’s finest classic cars have grown in value by 8.1% in the first 11 months of the year, according to a leading car index. Historic Auto Group’s (HAGI) […]
2016-12-22
$16 million Treasure Discovered Amongst French Doctor’s Collection
When a retired French doctor walked into a Parisian auction house with a bundle of drawing under his arm earlier this year, nobody knew he was carrying a treasure worth […]
