History
Unearthing celebration, law and death in ancient Mediterranean cultures
From death in Egypt to law in the Babylonian empire, salvaged objects reveal the unique customs of the ancient world.
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How the Game Boy revolutionised video games
This portable console took Tetris and Pokémon global and made gaming far more accessible than it once was.
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Introducing My Favourites, new discovery possibilities and more
Discover the latest product features and improvements.
Seller Tips
How to boost sales with your object descriptions
A good object description almost always attracts more bidders and gives you the chance to tell your object's story.
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When is the best time to sell your objects on Catawiki?
Planning to sell? Some times are better than others.
Interviews
Has technology made classical industries better for women?
As technology continues to innovate and interrupt the way we work, four women experts reveal how it has impacted their professions.
History
The surprisingly gruesome mythology of meteorites
A history of the mythology that has sprung up around meteorites.
History
Is the Porsche 911 everyone's favourite sports car?
Legendary since 1963, this flagship design by the German car manufacturer is still stealing hearts after all these years.
History
Pop Art around the world
While the US has long reigned as the popular reference, countries like Italy, Russia and Japan that have their own unique and worthy interpretations.
History
Dearly beloved: the renaissance of love letters
In an increasingly digital and desensitised world, the written word is making a stirring comeback.
Seller Tips
Are you a buyer on Catawiki? Here’s how you can become a seller too
If you love to bid there’s a good chance you’ll love to sell – here’s how.
History
Titanic objects that survived and sold
Over 100 years after the sinking of the Titanic, we unearthed the pieces from that ship that managed to live on.
Seller Tips
7 tips to increase your performance as a Catawiki seller
Even if you’re perfectly happy with your sales numbers, there’s always room for improvement and small changes can make a big difference.
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A guide to the Chinese zodiac through art
Discover the 12 animals associated with the lunar calendar and the art inspired by them.
History
Still singing the Blues: The artists and instruments that defined a genre
The melancholy blues are an enduring sound as much thanks to the artists that popularised the genre as the specific instruments that set the blues apart.