Royals
Francoise D’Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon – Secret Wife of Louis XIV
We take a closer look at Francoise D’Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon, the second wife of King Louis XIV, the legendary ‘untitled Queen…
Lifestyle
Rolls-Royce Remembers Charles Stewart Rolls’ Pioneering Flight
At 6.30 pm on 2 June 1910, aviation pioneer Charles Stewart Rolls took off alone in his flimsy biplane from Swingate aerodrome,…
Lifestyle
War Horses, Cavalrymen and the FEI Jumping Nations Cup
Riders and sports fans all around the globe are pining for the cut-and-thrust of FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ this year. Since it…
Arts & Culture
Rare First Printing of the Star-Spangled Banner To Te Sold By Christie’s
1 recently announced the sale of the first dated printing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” available for online bidding from June 2-18, 2020,…
Lifestyle
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Reflect On Unique 116-year History
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars records another chapter in its long story this month. It was in this month back in 1904 that The…
British Royal Family
Just Who Was Charlotte Of Mecklenburg-Strelitz?
We take a closer look at Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, known as Queen Charlotte of England, who she was, her life, and how…
Arts & Culture
Christie’s To Sell 5th Largest Piece Of The Moon Estimated At £2 Million
Christie’s is offering NWA 12691, a significant lunar rock, among the largest known in existence. Moonrock is among the rarest substances on…
Arts & Culture
Sotheby’s To Offer 1794 Land Charter For First African Free School in America
Sotheby’s recently announced that the Books & Manuscripts department will offer the 1794 land indenture for the use and benefit of New…
Arts & Culture
William Shakespeare’s First Folio to be Auctioned at Christie’s
Christie’s is set to offer William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies, often referred to as the “First Folio,” as part of the…
Fashion
The Curious History of the Suit
Formal-wear has been a common custom among the aristocratic elite in all societies throughout history. Even the most alpha of cavemen were…