Good investment: A poster for the 1948 Olympics went under the hammer for £1,000 The Olympic Games have produced some of the finest sports memorabilia over the decades. Some objects are surprisingly common and, as a result, aren’t worth a great deal – but they still have plenty of aesthetic and sentimental value to fans … Read more
Lloyd’s of London has pledged to publish a catalogue of its 3,000 treasures to root out any connections with the slave trade. The world’s oldest insurance market is seeking an archivist to examine its vast trove of goods obtained over more than three centuries, including paintings, furniture, swords and silverware. Lloyd’s has posted an advert … Read more
The Earl of Sutherland is selling off hundreds of family treasures that have been long hidden away at his family’s historic home at Dunrobin Castle in the Scottish Highlands. The aristocrat is selling off a hoard of items that include eye-catching marble sculptures, a collection of rifles and historic photographs, paintings and portraits. There are … Read more
A new law is set to save the UK’s national treasures going to overseas buyers after the National Gallery lost a £30million battle to keep a 16th Century masterpiece. The introduction of legally binding offers from January 1, which marks the first major change in the export deferral system in more than 65 years, will mean … Read more
Coronavirus lockdown measures led to a spike in back-garden archaeological discoveries, including 15th century gold coins, the British Museum revealed. More than 47,000 discoveries were registered with the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) so far this year – many from garden-based discoveries. In the first lockdown alone – starting in March – the scheme … Read more
Look, no tourists! Incredible 180-year-old photos reveal Rome’s ancient treasures before hordes of selfie-snapping visitors ruined the historic views Group of 78 images date back to between 1840 and 1860 and taken by pioneering photographers of the time They feature historic and ancient sites across the city including the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain Iconic … Read more
The Cherry Orchard (ntathome.com) Verdict: Bittersweet cherries Rating: I Want My Hat Back (ntathome.com) Verdict: The hat fits, so I’m wearing it! Rating: Dear reader, dare I ask if, like me, you’ve lost track of your monthly entertainment subscriptions? I am thinking Netflix (£5.99), Now TV (£9.99), Apple TV+ (£4.99) and Disney+ (£5.99). However, I … Read more
Climate change is creating valuable archaeological sites in the Alpine mountains by melting glaciers and revealing wonders that would have otherwise lay hidden in the ice. Teams recently uncovered a knotted string of plant fibers some 6,000 years old, an ancient wooden figurine, laced shoes with remains of a prehistoric man dating back to 2,800 … Read more
Technically it’s a hotel renovation – but it’s turned into a treasure hunt. Developers renovating a historic hotel in Florida once visited by John F. Kennedy have been startled by a series of incredible discoveries, unearthed as walls have been taken down and wallpaper peeled away. They’ve found a hand-cranked elevator, a staircase leading to nowhere, … Read more
Diamonds in the rough! Social media users reveal the hidden treasures that they’ve found, inherited or bought for pennies that are now worth a fortune – including a car boot sale ring valued at £480K People thought items were worthless when they were actually worth millions From Virginia to France, old, forgotten products turned out … Read more