Rare Charles & Diana wedding champagne to be auctioned
A magnum of champagne served at the 1981 royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer is set for auction in Denmark. Discover the story behind this historic bottle.
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Lost Rubens Painting Sells for $2.7M After Rediscovery
A painting long attributed to a lesser artist has been identified as a work by Peter Paul Rubens and sold for US$2.7 million. Discover the story behind this remarkable art world correction.
King Charles's Charity Sells Stockings from Royal Curtains
The King's Foundation is auctioning unique Christmas stockings crafted from Sandringham Estate curtains. Proceeds support the monarch's charity work. Discover this royal festive initiative.
Lost Rubens Painting Sells for €2.3M at Auction
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting, hidden for centuries and found in a Paris home, sold for 2.3 million euros at a Versailles auction. Discover the story of its authentication and unique depiction of Christ.
Kings Landing Launches New Illuminated Christmas Event
Kings Landing Historical Settlement in Prince William, N.B., has launched a new Christmas Village Aglow event, illuminating the holiday season for visitors. Discover the festive details.
Germany returns Nazi-looted artifacts to Poland
Germany initiates the restitution of cultural artifacts looted by the Nazis to Poland, a significant act of historical justice and international cooperation.
Trump vs Chamberlain: Historian Rejects Appeasement Comparison
Father Raymond de Souza argues comparing Trump's Ukraine stance to Chamberlain's Nazi appeasement is historically inaccurate. Learn why the contexts differ significantly.
Cambodia's former capital now city of the dead
Explore the haunting transformation of Oudong, Cambodia's former capital, into a city of the dead. Discover ancient temples and golden relics in this fascinating historical journey.
Embrun man, 82, charged with historical sex offences
An 82-year-old Embrun man faces multiple criminal charges following a historical sexual assault investigation involving two victims from 2005 and 2011 incidents.
82-year-old charged in Embrun historical sex assaults
Ontario Provincial Police charge 82-year-old man with historical sexual assaults in Embrun. Case highlights ongoing efforts to address unresolved crimes in Eastern Ontario communities.
Alberta Couple Charged in Thunder Bay Sexual Assault Cases
A man and woman from Wetaskiwin County, Alberta face sexual assault charges for incidents near Thunder Bay dating back to 2020 and 2022. Both previously lived in the Northwestern Ontario region.
Fabergé Winter Egg Expected to Sell for $26 Million
A rare crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for over US$26 million at Christie's London auction. Discover the history of this imperial treasure.
Barger's World Series Grand Slam Ball for Auction
The historic baseball from Addison Barger's pinch-hit grand slam for the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2026 World Series is going up for public auction. Discover the story behind this iconic moment.
Hamilton man charged in historical sex assault case
John Duncan, 63, faces charges for historical sexual offences spanning 30 years in Hamilton. Police believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Hamilton man charged in historical sexual assault case
John Duncan, 63, faces charges for alleged sexual offences dating back three decades. Hamilton police continue investigating historical cases.
130-Year-Old Church Cross Stolen in Tecumseh
OPP investigates theft of historic 1891 Ste. Anne Parish cross from Tecumseh museum. Police seek public help recovering artifact of 'substantial historic value' stolen November 6-8.
Toronto's Pioneer Village Rebrands Amid Woke Shift
Toronto's historic Village at Black Creek undergoes controversial transformation as part of reconciliation efforts, sparking debate about historical representation.
Kingston Police Auctioning Seized Items This Week
Kingston Police Service announces auction of confiscated property. Discover what items are available and how to participate in this unique public sale event.
Oldest Tulsa Race Massacre survivor dies at age 111
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has passed away at 111. Her legacy as a witness to history endures.
Land and Slavery Acknowledgements Do More Harm Than Good
Bryan Brulotte argues mandatory land acknowledgements have become hollow rituals that undermine reconciliation. Learn why teaching history responsibly matters more than performative guilt.
Ohtani's historic 2024 World Series bat sells for $300K
Shohei Ohtani's game-used bat from his historic 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers has sold for US$300,000 at auction. The bat was used during his World Series home run against Toronto.
Dalhousie University buildings may gain heritage status
Multiple Dalhousie University buildings in Halifax are being considered for municipal heritage status, preserving their historical significance for future generations. Learn more about this development.
Titanic Love Story Watch Goes on Sale
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor Straus, who perished on the Titanic with his wife Ida, is going on sale. Discover the poignant story behind this historic artifact.
Vancouver UFO Research Archive Heads to Auction
A massive collection of UFO research spanning decades goes to auction in Vancouver, featuring eyewitness accounts of fighter jets chasing unidentified objects. Don't miss this extraordinary sale!
Holodomor Families Share Genocide Stories After 92 Years
Families of Holodomor survivors break their silence about the 1932-33 genocide. Discover why preserving these stories remains crucial for historical truth and remembrance.
E.J. Hughes painting sets $4.8M record for B.C. artist
E.J. Hughes's 'Entrance to Howe Sound' sold for $4.8 million at a Heffel auction, setting a new record for a B.C. artist. Discover the story behind this historic sale.
Edward Cornwallis Controversy: Halifax Reconsiders Founder
Halifax re-examines founder Edward Cornwallis' legacy amid controversy over his 1749 bounty for Mi'kmaq scalps. Discover the complex historical context of colonial-Mi'kmaq conflicts.
Century-old Winnipeg building demolished, society laments
Winnipeg's historic Bell Block, built in 1901 at 813 Main Street, has been demolished. The historical society calls the loss 'almost unrecognizable.' Learn about this heritage preservation failure.
Expert: More wartime explosives likely after donation bin scare
Military expert warns Canadians may discover more wartime explosives after grenade found in Chatham Value Village donation bin. Learn safety protocols for handling historical ordnance.
Court Approves HBC's Royal Charter Auction Process
Ontario court approves Hudson's Bay Co.'s auction of its historic 1670 Royal Charter with protections ensuring it remains in Canada and publicly accessible. Read about the unique bidding process.
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