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WPA Artists Changed the Course of U.S. Art
From 1935 to 1943, Roosevelt's New Deal artists created paintings and murals and photographs and more to capture the social realism of the Great Depression. A Swann Auction Galleries event celebrates the work.
Hobbyist's 'Lucky Penny' Discovery Could Be Worth $550K
A gold-coin unearthed by an amateur using a metal detector reveals a rare and valuable Henry III gold penny minted in England around 1257.
Heritage Enjoys Record 2021
On the strength of numerous world record sales, Heritage Auctions realizes $1.4 billion in sales in 2021, the most in its 45-year history.
York Antiques Show & Sale Upon Us
Premiere antiquing event in Mid-Atlantic region kicks off end of January in Pennsylvania.
Drawing Bought at Estate Sale for $30 Could Be Worth $50M
The pen-and-ink drawing is believed to be by Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer and dated to around 1503.
Living History Museum Honors the Critical Role of Nurses
The museum at the University of Maryland School of Nursing is one of the only ones dedicated to the profession's rich history and heritage.
Star Trek Phaser Stuns at Auction
An original Star Trek TV prop used by Capt. Kirk in the show's pilot boldly goes where no other phaser has gone before, selling for $615K.
Mid-Century Modern Holiday Gift Ideas
What do you get a Mid-Century Modern enthusiast for the holidays? Here are suggestions from Ruby Lane for all the MCM fans on your list.
Macy’s Parade a Thanksgiving Tradition
Which balloon character has appeared in the most Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades? Find out in this historical salute to one of the most beloved parades in the U.S.
Kovels' Price Guide Remains One of a Kind
In a world once populated by annual price guides, Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles, directed by the indomitable 93-year-old Terry Kovel, now stands alone.
Time for John Deere Fans to Harvest Fun
The annual Gathering of the Green, the largest conference for John Deere enthusiasts in the world, returns to the Quad Cities in March 2022
Rockwell's Thanksgiving Classic Realizes $4.3M
Long unrecognized as an original, Norman Rockwell's painting "Home for Thanksgiving" sells for $4.3 million, helping to save an American Legion Post in Massachusetts.
A 'Fuel-ish' Space-Age Attraction
What's the strangest tourist attraction in Florida? Forget the World's Largest Alligator, you'd be hard pressed to top an abandoned external fuel tank from NASA’s defunct Space Shuttle Program.
Halloween Cards Offer A Pun Time
The first Halloween cards in the U.S. were produced in 1908, offering every punster a chance to welcome the holiday with a groan.
York Antiques Show & Sale Upon Us
Premiere antiquing event in Mid-Atlantic region kicks off end of January in Pennsylvania.
