The Rose Trellis egg is a jewelled enameled Imperial Easter egg made under the supervision of the jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé for Tsar Nicholas II of Russia.
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In the glittering courts of Imperial Russia, Easter was a time of lavish celebration and opulent gift-giving. Among the ...
Continue readingBeauty Fairy" - made in 1857 from a single piece of marble by Gaetano Motelli!!
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In the annals of art history, certain sculptures stand out as masterpieces of craftsmanship and beauty, captivating view...
Continue readingThe mystery of Göbekli Tepe : humanity's first temple intrigues researchers ....
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Continue readingEnglish teacher's DNA linked to 9,000-year-old Cheddar man found.
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Separated by 10,000 years but linked by DNA! A 9,000-year-old skeleton's DNA was tested, and it was concluded that a liv...
Continue readingThe Veiled Lady" 1869 (Giovanni Lombardi)
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In the realm of sculpture, certain works transcend mere representation to become timeless expressions of beauty and grac...
Continue readingNiagara Falls Runs Dry: The Day Nature Paused
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March 29th marks a day of curiosity and wonder in the history of Niagara Falls, one of North America's most iconic natur...
Continue readingFrom the Echoes of War to the Silence of Peace: Oldenburg's Historic Transformation
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In the city of Oldenburg, Germany, a building stands as a silent witness to the passage of time and the tides of history...
Continue readingUpon being discovered by humans, the aliens swiftly made their way towards the UFO.
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Upon being discovered by humans, the aliens swiftly made their way towards the UFO.
Continue readingPompeii's House of Menander: A Glimpse into Roman Opulence
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Nestled in the ancient ruins of Pompeii lies the House of Menander, a residence that once belonged to a high-ranking fam...
Continue readingSilbury Hill: A Monumental Feat of Prehistoric Engineering
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In the rolling countryside of Wiltshire, England, rises the imposing form of Silbury Hill, the largest artificial prehis...
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