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The enduring popularity of SEAT’s classic cars
This Spanish car manufacturer has garnered itself a loyal following for good reason.
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How French cookbooks changed the way we eat
These books weren't just radical in what they documented – they were the first examples to really explain the gastronomic profession in writing.
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Superfans: the money and myths surrounding Elvis memorabilia
A look at the myths and legends that have sprung up around the most expensive Elvis Presley memorabilia ever sold.
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How Jules Verne co-created a new literary genre
The story of how Jules Verne and Pierre-Jules Hetzel co-created the encyclopedic novel.
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A history of Star Wars in three toys
We’re taking a look at how Star Wars toys have developed alongside, and occasionally even outperformed, the Star Wars movies.
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A history of philately in three stamp forgers
The lives of three notorious forgers, and what they can teach us about the history of stamp collecting.
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A history of Mercedes-Benz in three cars
The internal combustion engine, brakes on all four wheels of a car and the airbag; there’s only one company that could be responsible for these innovations.
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Who invented the first automatic chronograph?
The question of who’s responsible for inventing the automatic chronograph seems straightforward enough, but the answer isn’t as simple as you might think.
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A short history of the Volkswagen T1
The world has an ongoing love affair with this most iconic of camper vans.
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The ancient art of bonsai: cultivating Japanese aestheticism
We dug deep into the history of bonsai and how it helped cultivate Japanese aesthetics.
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A history of heavy metal in three unusual instruments
Heavy metal has long history of innovation and using decidedly un-metal instruments, including harmonicas, saxophones and Japanese flutes.
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A short history of the first motorcycle ride
Motorcycle expert Manuel Garriga takes us through the fascinating and fiery development of the world's first motorcycle.
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A history of women in comics via three superheroes
With the help of Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Ms. Marvel, we're taking flight through the history of women in comics.
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How Nintendo made video game music mainstream
The likes of The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros are pervasive in their influence on video game music, providing audiences with some of the world's most iconic soundtracks.
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A history of the D.C. and Marvel rivalry in three comics
A comics fan unpacks the legendary rivalry between the biggest U.S.A. comics publishers.