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From Eisenhower to Trump, Rolex watches have long been a hallmark of presidential style. But what is a "Presidential Rolex"? And which Rolex models have been favoured by the presidents over the years?
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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a special collection on Catawiki
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A short listicle about objects from other worlds
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5 celebrity-owned objects auctioned on Catawiki
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Barbie has amassed a dedicated following and reputation as the most aspirational of toys, but what she represents has shifted dramatically over the years.
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A look at toy makers attempts to cater for LGBTI+ doll collectors, including Barbie's notorious male counterpart.
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From Tove Jansson to Arnold Lobel, behind so many great children’s books was a queer writer with lessons at every turn, for when we choose to see them.
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A savvy workaround to represent queer individuals on screen was a subtle proclamation of identity that earned these characters a dedicated fanbase and revealed a complicated origin story.
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Drivers like Lella Lombardi, Roberta Cowell and Mike Beuttler broke down records, barriers and stereotypes.
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From death in Egypt to law in the Babylonian empire, salvaged objects reveal the unique customs of the ancient world.
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This portable console took Tetris and Pokémon global and made gaming far more accessible than it once was.
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A history of the mythology that has sprung up around meteorites.
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Legendary since 1963, this flagship design by the German car manufacturer is still stealing hearts after all these years.
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While the US has long reigned as the popular reference, countries like Italy, Russia and Japan that have their own unique and worthy interpretations.
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In an increasingly digital and desensitised world, the written word is making a stirring comeback.