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Vinegar Valentines: When Love Turns Sour
Victorian vinegar valentines were heartfelt insults given in the anti-spirit of Valentine's Day.
Cha-Ching! Walt Disney Check Cashes For $7,320
A personal check written by the creator of Mickey Mouse sells for nearly six times its value when Disney wrote it in 1956. That's a lot of cheese!
Leibovitz's Blues Brothers Portrait Sells for $22,500
Annie Leibovitz photographed Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi in 1978 at the height of their comedic powers. Belushi would die four years later of an overdose at age 33.
Masters of the Universe, Lite-Brite and Spinning Top Join Toy Hall of Fame
By the power of Grayskull, He-Man leads trio of classic toys inducted into The Strong National Museum of Play Hall of Fame.
Holy Moses! "Ten Commandments" Robe Sells for $447,000
Costume worn by actor Charlton Heston as Moses in Cecil B. DeMille’s epic "The Ten Commandments" reaches heavenly heights at Heritage Auctions.
Colored Diamonds Shine Bright at Heritage Auctions
A Fancy Vivid pink diamond sells for $187,500, highlighting a dazzling fine jewelry event.
The Philco Predicta Was The Future of TV ... Until It Suddenly Wasn't
In 1958, at the dawn of the Space Age, Philco launched the Predicta, a revolutionary TV with elegance and style that fully embraced those breathless times. But it failed miserably. What killed the coolest TV ever?
Celebrating the History of the Cocktail Dress. We'll Drink to That!
Here's to the glamorous cocktail dress, fashion history's most party-loving outfit. Stylish and designed for fun, the cocktail dress also symbolized new-found freedom for women.
Vermont Farmer First to Capture Photos of Snowflakes in 1885
It is largely due to Wilson Bentley’s pioneering photomicrographs of snow crystals that the world became aware that no two are alike.
Celebrating 100 Years of Stan Lee, Comic Book Genius
Stan Lee not only revolutionized the comic book world in the 1960s at Marvel, his superhero creations redefined the pop culture landscape and the movie industry. December 28 would have marked his 100th birthday.
Cracking the History Mystery of Nutcrackers
During the holidays, wooden toy soldier nutcrackers familiar to all fill store shelves. But the history of nutcrackers is filled with far more wonder and craftsmanship than any shopper could imagine.
Marilyn Monroe Signed Photograph to DiMaggio Sells for $300,000
Marilyn proclaims love for Joltin' Joe on iconic promotional picture from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."
The Sad But True Story of Rudolph
How did a despondent copywriter, mired in the darkness of his own life, manage to create a holiday classic of perseverance and hope? Discover the uplifting story behind "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
'80s Gave Birth to Cabbage Patch Kids Craze
Near riots broke out in stores with the introduction of Cabbage Patch Kids, the ‘80s toy craze that was born to be a wild success with kids and adults alike.
Vintage Apollo Photographs Celebrate 'One Giant Leap for Mankind'
As NASA looks to return to the Moon fifty years after the final Apollo mission, historical photographs from the collection of Victor Martin-Malburet invite reflection on the legacy of Project Apollo and its profound influence on science, art and human potential.
