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Jewish banker's heirs sue Sotheby's over £1.2m 'Nazi-looted' painting
Technology • Oct 31, 2026

Jewish banker's heirs sue Sotheby's over £1.2m 'Nazi-looted' painting

A prized artwork by Camille Pissarro is embroiled in a contentious legal battle initiated by the heirs of Salomon Flavian. They assert that the piece was taken by the Nazis during WWII and argue that they were not adequately involved in a prior settlement. Sotheby’s counters, ins...

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Hope Diamond was mailed in a plain brown package for just $145 in 1958
Technology • Oct 31, 2026

Hope Diamond was mailed in a plain brown package for just $145 in 1958

The Hope Diamond embarked on a remarkable journey in 1958 when it was sent as registered mail to the Smithsonian Institution for safekeeping. This precious gem, with its origins in India, has a captivating royal history. American jeweller Harry Winston generously donated it to th...

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Greek shipwreck's 2,000-year-old device was built to predict eclipses
Science • Oct 31, 2026

Greek shipwreck's 2,000-year-old device was built to predict eclipses

In 1900, a remarkable discovery was made when divers stumbled upon the Antikythera Mechanism amidst a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea. This ancient artifact showcased astounding knowledge of astronomy and mechanical engineering dating back over 2,000 years. Researchers found i...

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2,000-year-old Roman face cream found with last user's finger marks
Technology • Oct 31, 2026

2,000-year-old Roman face cream found with last user's finger marks

In a remarkable find in 2003, archaeologists unveiled a cosmetic cream container dating back almost 2,000 years in London. Composed of animal fat, starch, and tin oxide, this ancient formula likely served as a moisturizer. Researchers painstakingly recreated the cream to explore ...

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