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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 months ago

Museum acquires small but significant Anglo-Saxon pectoral cross

The Leeds Museums and Galleries acquired a rare gilded Anglo-Saxon cross, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Desperate Kansas man arrested for stealing 800-pound cannon from Spanish American War to settle drug debt

Gordon Pierce, a low-level dealer, resorted to stealing an 800-pound Spanish-American War cannon to repay a drug debt after threats were made against his family.
Law
Writing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction

A letter from Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie sold for £300,000, highlighting its historical significance and link to the ship's tragic fate.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

The Flag That Covered Lincoln's Coffin Goes Up for Auction

The flag that covered Lincoln's coffin in 1865 is being auctioned to support a museum facing financial issues.
fromMail Online
10 months ago

3,000-year-old sword with Biblical origins is discovered in Egypt

The sword, discovered in a military fort in Housh Eissa, likely belonged to a soldier of Ramesses II, reflecting the status and prestige associated with the pharaoh.
OMG science
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