William Mossop is one of the first Irish creators of commemorative medals. Mossop was born in 1751 to William Brown, whose...

In the first half of the 19th century, one of the most impressive collections of Greek, Roman and Etruscan artefacts belonged...

The Worcester Museum of Art (Massachusetts, USA) houses a collection of arms and armor that was started by American...

Fratelli Alinari is one of the oldest still operating photo studios, founded in the mid-19th century in Florence by the...

In 1953, Marlon Brando revolutionized pop culture by portraying the charismatic leader of a biker gang in The Wild One. His...

Stockings, as an element of clothing, have come a long way - from utilitarian bandages to a symbol of elegance and style. They...

Elsa Schiaparelli, one of the most provocative and inventive designers of the 20th century, did not just create fashion, she...

Disney princesses with their exquisite dresses, nobility and kindness have inspired generations. Oregon artist Heather Theurer...

The Victoria & Albert Museum holds a unique serving knife, probably made in the first half of the 16th century, in Italy...

A well-known connoisseur of the Star Wars film saga from the UK, Luke Kay, has decided to sell his collection at Wessex...

The Laurin & Klement Type S2 Sportswagen, a sports car that once finished first in a race, has been put up for auction by...

An oil portrait has gone under the hammer at an auction in New Zealand. Auctioneers said it was the most expensive painting...