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Can toothpaste be used for polishing Silver products? Effects, limitations, better alternativesToothpaste polishes silver because the mild abrasives in toothpaste can remove light tarnish and restore shine. However, current guidance f...
A man searching a field in England found a 1,700-year-old Roman gold ring so rare that it later sold for £78,000A British metal detectorist, Kevin Minto, unearthed a stunning 1,700-year-old solid gold Roman ring, a find now captivating American audien...
Foreign Ministry's first public Toshakhana auction features Rolex watches, gold biscuits and silver daggersFor the first time, the Ministry of External Affairs is auctioning around 300 diplomatic gifts, including luxury watches and gold biscuits,...
Psychology says people who collect antiques aren't stuck in the past, they may be preserving memories, identity and a sense of meaningPsychology teaches us that everyday habits can often reflect deeper emotional needs and motivations. Collecting antiques is rarely just an ...
Every '60s kitchen had a Presto Hot Dogger, and now this single-use appliance is the retro find thrift hunters can't resistThrift stores are seeing a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. A peculiar find is the Presto Hot Dogger, a 1970s app...
Every '70s home bar had this; now it's the retro bar decor you'd be thrilled to find at the thrift storeA 1970s vintage ice bucket is a popular thrift store find. These colorful, insulated plastic containers offer a sense of comfort and person...
Archaeologists found a mysterious Roman bronze object buried for over 1,700 years, and experts still cannot explain its purposeA remarkably preserved Roman bronze dodecahedron, unearthed in Lincolnshire, has reignited a centuries-old archaeological puzzle. Despite i...
In 1989, a man bought an old frame at a Pennsylvania flea market and unknowingly uncovered a rare Declaration of Independence broadsideA man found a rare Dunlap broadside of the Declaration of Independence at a Pennsylvania flea market. This document, printed in July 1776, ...
In 2003, archaeologists investigating storm damage near a Mexican pyramid found a hidden tunnel that reframed Teotihuacan’s sacred worldHeavy rains in 2003 unexpectedly revealed a hidden tunnel at Teotihuacan. This ancient site near Mexico City yielded thousands of ritual ar...
In 1947, a Bedouin Shepherd Boy Searched for a Lost Goat in a Desert Cave: A Shattering Sound Revealed the Dead Sea ScrollsA chance discovery by a Bedouin shepherd in 1947 led to the unearthing of the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient manuscripts found i...
Darrell Sheets dead at 67: ‘Storage Wars’ star’s net worth, life and shocking death explainedDarrell Sheets, a popular face from Storage Wars, became famous for his bold storage locker deals and big discoveries. He built a strong ca...
'I'm at a loss for words!': Heartfelt tributes flood in for 'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets after tragic deathStorage Wars star Darrell Sheets has tragically passed away at the age of 67. The Lake Havasu Police Department confirmed his death, believ...
US government returns 266 antique items to ItalyThe returned items include artifacts recently seized in New York from a storage unit belonging to British antiquities dealer Robin Symes, o...
US repatriates 307 antiquities valued USD 4 mn stolen, trafficked from IndiaOf these, 235 antiquities were seized following the investigation by the office of the Manhattan District Attorney into disgraced art deale...
Why government needs to undertake nationwide survey of antiques and soon-to-be antiques in IndiaThe problem, for India, only gets compounded with the government lacking any reliable database on antiquities and their locations. Also, ev...
Seven historic artefacts stolen from India set to return home after Glasgow City Council vote for repatriationSix of the artefacts were stolen from Hindu temples and shrines in different states in India during the 19th century.
US returns 248 antiquities valued at $15 million to India“This extraordinary assemblage of artifacts, recovered from five different criminal investigations over the past decade, embodies the timel...
PM Modi to bring back 157 antiquities handed over by USThe list of 157 artefacts includes a diverse set of items ranging from the one-and-a-half metre bas relief panel of Revanta in sandstone of...
US repatriates two antique statues stolen from IndiaBoth of the items were forfeited once the owners were presented with evidence that the artifacts were previously stolen from India.
Head to Cochin for an assorted shopping experienceUndoubtedly one of the ideal places to indulge in the delights of shopping, Cochin has its own vibe.