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Unmarried Brothers Looking for an Heir to Preserve World’s Largest Collection of Cuckoo Clocks
For half a century, Roman and Maz Piekarski, two unmarried brothers from England, have dedicated their lives to amassing the world’s largest collection of cuckoo clocks—750 intricately designed, pendulum-driven timepieces that adorn their ‘Cuckooland’ museum. However, ...
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Ancestral Pueblo Carvings Discovered in the Southwest May Have Been a Calendar
Archaeologists working in the canyons along the Colorado-Utah border have uncovered what is believed to be a previously unknown spiral calendar carved and used by the Ancestral Pueblo people. Led by Polish archaeologist Radosław Palonka of Jagiellonian University, the team made the ...
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Greccio: The Italian Village That’s Home to the World’s First Nativity Scene
In the picturesque village of Greccio, nestled on a cliffside in Umbria, Italy, Christmas is not confined to a single season but a year-round affair. Greccio holds a unique claim to fame as the birthplace of the world’s first nativity scene, created by St. Francis of Assisi ...
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‘Humblest Christmas Tree’ Bought for 6p in 1920 Sells for £3,400 at Auction
Sold at auction for over £3,400, the world’s humblest Christmas tree, purchased for a mere 6p in 1920, has a fascinating story behind its simple yet cherished existence. Standing at 79cm (31in), adorned with 25 branches, 12 berries, and six miniature candle holders, the unassuming ...
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Colourful 1906 Coleman House in Seattle’s Queen Anne Neighbourhood is an Eclectic Delight
In the heart of Queen Anne neighbourhood in Seattle, Washington, Brian Coleman’s Victorian cottage stands as a testament to the transformative power of dedication and passion for historical preservation. As a psychiatrist, Coleman took on a personal journey of restoration, breathing ...
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The 30-Year-Old Betsy Sweeny Paid $16,500 For an Old Abandoned House and Completely Transformed It
Betsy Sweeny, at the age of 30, embarked on an extraordinary journey of restoration and transformation, turning a cheap and neglected piece of history into a vibrant home. In 2019, after resigning from her job to focus on the restoration of historic buildings at the Wheeling National ...
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Stack Rock Fort: Victorian Island Reclaimed by Nature
Hidden just off the rugged Pembrokeshire coast, Stack Rock Fort stands as a captivating Victorian island that has been reclaimed by nature, offering a glimpse into the past through its well-preserved 19th-century architecture. Built with the purpose of safeguarding against a potential ...
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Discovery of Ancient Bronze Statues in Italy May Rewrite Etruscan and Roman History
In a stunning archaeological discovery in 2022, that promises to reshape our understanding of Etruscan and Roman history, a team of archaeologists working in the hot springs of the Tuscan town of San Casciano dei Bagni unearthed valuable pieces of ancient bronze statues dating back ...
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Woman Hops on a Plane Last-Minute and Buys Charming Castle in Scotland
In a spontaneous twist of fate, Samantha Kane, an adventurous spirit with a passion for the extraordinary, booked a last-minute flight that would forever alter the course of her life. Landing in the scenic region of Sutherland, Scotland, she stumbled upon a real-life fairy tale: Carbisdale ...