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The ‘black comics’ were gritty, salacious stories of the criminal underworld that used innovative drawing techniques and became fantastically popular among adult readers. In fact, fumetti neri became so popular that the conservative Italian press launched a campaign, calling for...
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From a stable, hobbyist market to a cash cow to the austerity years; the classic car market has seen as much fluctuation in the last 10 years as the market for cryptocurrency. With so much ongoing change, it’s difficult to...
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Being ready to take risks and try new things is one of the reasons the Gucci brand has endured. Here are just some of the unique Gucci features that were born out of necessity.
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Jochem Borren is here to tell us what he loves about pocket watches, why they are an excellent investment and how they captured his imagination at a young age.
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We talk to Natural History expert Trevor Boyd about the rare meteor that gave the Italian commune of Alfianello a forgotten claim to fame.
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La Dolce Vita has become synonymous with the best of Italy. Literally translated it means ‘the sweet life’, but that hardly says it all. It's difficult to capture in words. Let’s use images instead.
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eRowz is on a mission to bring order to the chaos of buying and selling online. To do so, the Belgium-based company collects second-hand objects from all over the world and brings them together in one single place. Some examples...
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Montegrappa pens have become a subject of fascination for collectors all over the world. We believe that every Montegrappa is worth getting excited about and have selected some of our favourite alternative fandom pens.
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A look at some of Italy’s most iconic motor brands, and the drivers who helped make them what they are today.
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Carrozzeria Castagna was once a pioneer of luxury carriages, is now one of the most interesting designers of custom cars. This innovative Italian company built the first minivan and collaborated on designing the Orient Express.
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The popular perception of Pop Art is that it originated in the United States, with quirky artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein taking the limelight. The focus has been on American pop art for so long, that we might’ve...
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The changing design of Italy’s banknotes and stamps offers a unique insight into the country’s tumultuous early-20th century. From publishers’ attempts to align themselves with royalty to the post-WW2 rebirth.
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Every year on the 21st of April, modern Romans (and Italians in general) celebrate the founding of their capital city with a public holiday and much festivity. While the day itself presents observers with simple, straight-forward enjoyment; trying to understand...
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The new Game of Thrones series will be accompanied by the release of eight Westeros-themed whiskies and we asked our in-house whisky Experts whether they think these whiskies are worth investing in.
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Peter Reynaers, our Archaeological Finds & Remains expert, has a few tips for the ethical acquisition of Ancient Rome-related items. But first, a little history...
