History
The marketing genius of Willy Vandersteen
Willy Vandersteen was a comics artist and marketing genius, who used social media-style marketing tactics 60 years before Facebook was launched.
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Interviews
What are ‘100 Parker Point wines’ and how can you get one?
Finding the perfect wine has become somewhat more achievable since the introduction of Parker Points. But what exactly are Parker Points? Our wine expert Daniel Elswood is here to explain everything from start to finish, and even has some tips...
Guides & Advice
Celebrating 100 years of Bauhaus
When it comes to Modern Design, very few concepts will be as recognisable as the Staatliches Bauhaus, or Bauhaus in short. Founded as a school in the German city of Weimar in 1919, its modernist ideas and principles are just...
History
The evolution of guitar destruction
It’s been a long tradition in rock 'n' roll, creating iconic moments that live on forever, especially when captured on film. But how did this trend catch on?
Inspiration
The motorcycle that shouldn’t exist
High-speed. Quiet. Light. Low-emission. That is what turbocharged motorcycles were meant to be, but the hype was short lived. Of the CX650 Turbo, few made it to the market and a lot of them were destroyed. A rare find on...
History
Why Italy’s conservative press tried to censor the fumetti neri comics
The ‘black comics’ were gritty, salacious stories of the criminal underworld that used innovative drawing techniques and became fantastically popular among adult readers. In fact, fumetti neri became so popular that the conservative Italian press launched a campaign, calling for...
News
What’s next for the classic car market?
From a stable, hobbyist market to a cash cow to the austerity years; the classic car market has seen as much fluctuation in the last 10 years as the market for cryptocurrency. With so much ongoing change, it’s difficult to...
History
The unusual and experimental history of Gucci handbags
Being ready to take risks and try new things is one of the reasons the Gucci brand has endured. Here are just some of the unique Gucci features that were born out of necessity.
Guides & Advice
Why you should invest in pocket watches
Jochem Borren is here to tell us what he loves about pocket watches, why they are an excellent investment and how they captured his imagination at a young age.
History
How a meteor gave this Italian comune a forgotten claim to fame
We talk to Natural History expert Trevor Boyd about the rare meteor that gave the Italian comune of Alfianello a forgotten claim to fame.
Guides & Advice
La Dolce Vita in pictures
La Dolce Vita has become synonymous with the best of Italy. Literally translated it means ‘the sweet life’, but that hardly says it all. It's difficult to capture in words. Let’s use images instead.
Seller Tips
Catawiki Partner Network: interview with eRowz, our top publisher
eRowz is on a mission to bring order to the chaos of buying and selling online. To do so, the Belgium-based company collects second-hand objects from all over the world and brings them together in one single place. Some examples...
History
7 stunning Montegrappa fandom pens
Montegrappa pens have become a subject of fascination for collectors all over the world. We believe that every Montegrappa is worth getting excited about and have selected some of our favourite alternative fandom pens.
History
Iconic Italian motor brands and the heroes who helped build them
A look at some of Italy’s most iconic motor brands, and the drivers who helped make them what they are today.
Guides & Advice
The story of Carrozzeria Castagna
Carrozzeria Castagna was once a pioneer of luxury carriages, is now one of the most interesting designers of custom cars. This innovative Italian company built the first minivan and collaborated on designing the Orient Express.