About Zinc
Bluish-white metallic element. It is used to form various alloys such as brass, bronze and nickel...
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About Zebrawood
A decorative, reddish-brown wood barred with dark stripes, also known as tiger wood. It is a hard,...
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Worlds Most Expensive Teddy Bears
How much was that teddy bear at the auction? Here is a list of some of the most expensive bears in...
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William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
Shakespeare’s reputation as dramatist and poet actor is unique and he is considered by many...
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Who Are the Maori?
The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand, they are Polynesian and comprise about 14...
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About White Bronze
White bronze is an ideal substitute for nickel and silver because of its appearance and chemical...
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Where, when and why to buy antiques and collectables
There’s only one way to buy your antiques and that’s do not buy unless you know what...
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Alberto Giacometti’s (1901-1966) sculpture L’Homme qui Marche I
What makes the £58m walking man so special? But what was so special about it? While prices for the...
Read MoreWhat makes the Stradivarius violin so special?
A well-preserved Stradivarius violin was sold in an online auction for a record £9.8m. What is it about the violins made by Italian craftsman Stradivari that makes the instruments so valuable? Over the years, various theories...
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What is an Inro?
Inro (‘seal-basket’) are small decorative containers that hang from the waist. They...
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