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Ever since the 1920s, sunglasses have been more than just a way to protect our eyes from the sun; movie stars started wearing them, making them a fashion item. In a century’s time, the world has seen many different types...
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If you love architecture, your next holiday trip should take you to one of the places that house these 10 beautiful Art Nouveau buildings. Most of these were built during La Belle Époque, the era preceding World War Ι, characterised...
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Back in school, you had to read the classis because your teacher said they were great and would change your life. Maybe you didn't car too much back then, but reading these classics today, being older and wiser, makes you...
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Although men typically never wear a woman’s watch, women love to wear men’s watches. And most men do not mind. In fact, in most cases, it seems to make the woman even more feminine and the watch even more masculine....
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What's not to love about sailboats; the sun, the water, the wind blowing through your hair, perhaps a few dolphins swimming alongside...and if you are really lucky, a crew to sail the boat for you. Or, if you enjoy the...
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Madonna is considered to be one of the most iconic pop icons in the world. She challenges convention, breaks stereotypes and never follows the rules. This attitude is not only reflected in her music, but also her fantastic looks. Both...
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In the 1960s, 70s and 80s hidden messages on vinyl music records caused quite some commotion. So-called satanic messages in songs like 'Stairway to Heaven' by Led Zeppelin, which could be heard when played backwards, were believed to persuade youngsters...
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Have you ever come across an antique book and wondered if it could be worth a fortune? There are a number of factors which make books valuable. It’s important to remember that ‘old’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘rare’. Books are a...
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Many people would love to bring a slice of Hollywood into their homes and what better way to do so than with a piece of genuine movie memorabilia? Only in the 1970s did movie studios catch on to the idea...
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Brexit. Negotiations between Great Britain and the EU begin. What will it be? A hard or a soft exit? And what are the concrete consequences for the economy, trade and the people on the island? This is being discussed right...
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Female rulers may not have been commonplace, however they were also not unheard of in Byzantium and they had a uniquely powerful position. Although many wives, daughters, sisters or female relatives of ruling emperors are known to have been influential...
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One of the best music albums of all time is Thriller by Michael Jackson (1982), and the 14-minute music video (1983) he made for the 'Thriller' single was the cherry on top. What is the story behind this legendary video...
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Auctions have always been important in the classic car market. From niche hobby vehicles, classic cars have turned into important investment objects over the past 20 years. Values have risen, sometimes sharply, but there have also been declines. Auction houses...
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Over the past twenty years collecting watches has become a sport for many; more and more people collect and we spend more and more money doing so. It starts with just one, but before you know it you're addicted to...
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With so many great lots in our weekly Antiques auctions, we’ve been feeling a bit nostalgic here at Catawiki. In celebration of the good ole days, we’ve put together a list of 10 items that used to be commonplace in...