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Behind all of Ferrari’s beautiful, innovative and fast cars is a man with a great dream and a strong will. Enzo Ferrari, or Il Commendatore (1898-1988), dedicated his life to racing and building the Ferrari enterprise: a characteristic man famous...
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Diamonds might be a girl's best friend, but if it's colour you are really after, tourmaline crystals may be a more your cup of tea. What makes them so unique? For decades these beautiful, natural works of art have been...
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L'Ego Mondrian (blue), Interferences, Interfaccia #47, Feuille d'Aube and many more Italian works are featured at auction on Catawiki. Our auction dedicated to modern art is coming to a close this week. With works by many artists who have contributed...
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While recognised for his roles in films ranging from Sherlock Holmes to Tropic Thunder, award winning American actor Robert Downey Jr. is arguably most famous for his role as Iron Man in the Marvel movies. And like many people, he...
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Donald Duck made his debut on 9 June 1934 and has been loved by fans ever since. He is the most published non-superhero comic book character of all time. He also appears in more films and shorts than any other...
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Prince's unexpected death was a great loss to the music world. He left behind innovative music, but also a host of unforgettable, legendary fashion statements. From head-to-toe sequins to bright colours and big collars, prints, and even nude, Prince created...
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The Coca-Cola brand was established 131 years ago in Atlanta. Since then it has become one of the greatest brands in the world with a great backstory. Thus take a sip from your coke and read all about the 10...
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Racing to the most expensive streets as fast as you could so you could build your houses and hotels there. Quickly passing over GO for some extra pocket money and hoping that everyone will land on your street. You have...
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Do you keep staring at that empty wall and wondering how to spice it up? We have an idea: display all of you paintings, prints and photographs by creating a gallery wall full of art! Here’s a step-by-step guide on...
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It's amazing that after 80 years Disney is still able to create fun, original and innovative movies. If you look closely however, most of these movies share a few of the same features besides a fairytale story line with animated...
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Scotland is traditionally divided into 5 Scotch whisky regions, each having a least 3 working distilleries and one of those regions receives special attention today as Catawiki is offering a special Campbeltown Whisky auction. Keep reading to learn about the...
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Good music doesn’t have an expiration date. Jazz developed in the United States of America around the 1920s and is still popular today. It’s a difficult genre to describe, but so very recognisable. Perhaps Art Blakely put it best, “jazz...
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80s television was full of action packed and exciting new shows. Shows such as Knight Rider, Miami Vice, and The A-Team set many trends in music, fashion, and especially toys. The iconic cars from 80s hit shows were so popular...
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While most novelists nowadays are inseparable from their MacBook, up until some decades ago the typewriter was among the author’s most treasured belongings. Many of the greatest stories of all times have been written on a typewriter. Read along to...
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It is widely accepted that Sgt. Pepper is the soundtrack to the Summer of Love, the height of hippiedom and one of the most influential albums to date. This radical album was released on 1 June 1967 and in honour...