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Archaeologists Find 3,000-Year-Old City in Egypt
Discovery of the ‘lost golden city’ is hailed as one of the biggest finds since King Tut’s tomb in 1922.
Chocolate Gifted by Queen Victoria in 1900 Found in Attic
The 121-year-old chocolate bar given to boost morale during the Second Boer War was tucked inside of a helmet.
Video Game Sells for $660,000
Ultra-rare Super Mario Bros. video game from 1985, stashed in a desk drawer for decades, is now the most valuable game in the world.
Doris Day: 10 Things You Didn't Know
In movies, Doris Day epitomized the girl next door. Wholesome, cute and eternally perky. She was virtuous yet undeniably sexy. But that was the Hollywood star. Here are 10 things you didn't know about the real Doris Day.
Brimfield Will Open in May, With Limited Participation
Brimfield Antique Flea Markets will open 2021 shows, but some promoters are opting out for May, citing ongoing COVID-19 safety concerns.
A $35 Yard Sale Find Fetched $721,800
Small Chinese bowl bought at yard sale for $35 sold for more than 700K.
The Complicated History of Mr. Potato Head
He was the first toy advertised on TV and has had a surprisingly impressive film career for a vegetable. But now he's the focus of how a toy potato identifies itself. For Mr. Potato Head, it's complicated.
Captain America: 10 Things You Didn't Know
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of our favorite red-white-and-blue superhero, here are ten things you didn’t know about Captain America.
The Schroeder Toy, Bank Collection Brings Millions
The Aaron and Abby Schroeder collection, considered one of the greatest toy and bank collections in existence, is auctioned
10 Best Antiquing Destinations
From the small-town charm of Galena, Illinois, to the vibrancy of New Orleans, the best antiquing destinations in the U.S. offer something special for everyone.
10 Best Flea Markets
From Brimfield to the Rose Bowl, and all places in between, these are the best flea markets in the country.
Diving Danger for Sale
Rare 'Widow Maker' diving helmet that helped daring divers survive rescue missions in incredible ocean depths comes to auction at Nation's Attic.
A Purr-Fect Storm
Nyan Cat, the Internet's most famous digital Pop-Tart body flying kitty, just sold for nearly $600,000. Is the sale of digital assets a fad or the future?
Asheford Reports Top Trends
Antique institute's 2020 survey results show that Art Deco is cat's meow, modular '70s furniture and smalls also popular in antiques and collectibles marketplace.
