Tag: Rare
Someone Sent a Fuzzy Photo of a Painting to Christie’s. It Turned Out to Be a Rare Watercolor by J.M.W. Turner
Art lovers and collectors are eagerly anticipating the upcoming auction of a newly identified watercolor by the renowned…
Study links PFAS contamination of drinking water to a range of rare cancers
Communities across the United States are facing a significant health risk due to drinking water contaminated with per-…
See Charles Dickens’ Rare Manuscripts, Teenage Love Letters and a Copy of ‘David Copperfield’ That Traveled to Antarctica
The exhibition will also explore the impact of Dickens' work on social reform and his contributions to the…
Jack Nicholson, 87, Appears in Rare Photo With His Kids for Holidays
Jack Nicholson's daughter, Lorraine, recently shared a rare photo of the iconic actor on her Instagram account. The…
Pace, swerve, angle – the art of the ‘olimpico’, football’s (usually) rare phenomenon
In the world of football, scoring directly from a corner kick is a rare and impressive feat. It's…
A Rare Caravaggio Portrait Was Hidden Away for Years. Now, Visitors Can See It in Person for the First Time
The unveiling of the Portrait of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini has sparked excitement and interest among art enthusiasts and…
Readers ask about glowing bat toes and a rare particle decay
Mexican free-tailed bats have a mysterious feature - their toe hairs light up under ultraviolet light. However, the…
Read The Rare Letter Up For Auction John Lennon Wrote to Eric Clapton
The highly coveted letter penned by John Lennon to Eric Clapton proposing a new music project has surfaced…
A Rare First-Edition Copy of Machiavelli’s Notorious Political Treatise ‘The Prince’ Heads to Auction
Sotheby’s is set to auction off an incredibly rare first-edition copy of Niccolò Machiavelli’s controversial 16th-century political treatise,…
A Rare Atlas of Astronomy From the Dutch Golden Age Goes on Display in England
A beautifully restored 17th-century map of the stars and planets is making its debut in England after undergoing…
Angelina Jolie Beams With Pride Beside Son Knox in Rare Public Outing
Angelina Jolie and her son Knox made a rare public appearance together at the Academy of Motion Picture…
See Rare First-Edition Copies of Jane Austen’s Novels at the Cottage Where She Wrote and Revised Them
First-edition copies of Jane Austen’s completed novels are currently on display at her former home in Chawton, England.…