Edmund Fitzgerald relics sell for $150,000 at auction
A life ring and lifeboat piece from the famous Great Lakes shipwreck, the Edmund Fitzgerald, have sold for $150,000 at a Detroit auction. Discover the story behind these poignant artefacts.
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Rare Gandhi Statue Maquette Heads to Auction
A rare bronze model of London's Mahatma Gandhi statue is set for auction, estimated at £6,000-£8,000. Discover the story behind this iconic sculpture's creation.
Joe MacInnis: Canada's Ocean Exploration Pioneer
Dr Joe MacInnis, the Canadian physician turned deep-sea explorer, led groundbreaking missions to the Titanic and Cold War wrecks. Discover his legacy of leadership and conservation.
Man, 73, arrested for trying to buy baby at auction
A 73-year-old man is in custody after allegedly trying to purchase a 10-month-old girl at an auction house in Louisiana. Read the shocking details of the police investigation.
Fabergé's Winter Egg sells for record £22.9m in London
A jewel-studded Fabergé egg, a 1913 gift for the mother of Russia's last emperor, has sold for a staggering £22.9 million at Christie's in London, setting a new world auction record. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.
Tolkien's Lord of the Rings desk to be auctioned in London
The unique mahogany desk used by J.R.R. Tolkien to complete The Lord of the Rings is for sale at Christie's. Discover the history of this literary artefact.
Family history tied to Norfolk's Yankee shipwreck
A journey to Blakeney Point reveals a decaying steamer, the Yankee, and a poignant link to a great-great-grandfather's maritime legacy in Norfolk. Discover the intertwining of family history and natural reclamation.
First artefacts recovered from San José shipwreck
Colombian scientists retrieve first objects from the legendary San José galleon, the 'Holy Grail of shipwrecks', sunk in 1708 with treasure worth an estimated $20 billion.
Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m at Sotheby's auction
Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a staggering £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale.
Cilla Black's Vintage Fashion Auction for Charity
Over 240 pieces from Cilla Black's iconic wardrobe go to auction on November 28, with prices starting at £20. Discover vintage gems supporting disadvantaged children.
German Holocaust Artefacts Auction Cancelled
A controversial auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been scrapped following complaints from survivors. Read how the 'System of Terror' sale was stopped.
Gene Hackman's Secret Art Collection Unveiled at Auction
Discover Gene Hackman's hidden artistic talent and fascinating film memorabilia, including his abandoned Silence of the Lambs project, in this exclusive Bonhams auction collection.
Alan Rickman's Personal Archive Heads to Auction
Rare Alan Rickman scripts from Die Hard & Harry Potter go to auction. Discover the late actor's annotated notes & personal treasures. Bid from 5-7 Dec.
Van Der Beek auctions Dawson's Creek items for cancer care
Actor James Van Der Beek auctions Dawson's Creek treasures to fund colorectal cancer treatment, highlighting UK healthcare costs. Explore his emotional journey.
42 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Libya
At least 42 migrants are presumed dead after their boat capsized off Libya. Seven survivors were found after six days at sea. Read more on the Central Mediterranean crisis.
£5.7m found in £380 storage locker auction win
A lucky bidder discovered millions in cash after buying a storage unit for just £380. Read how this modern treasure hunt unfolded and what happened next.
The Mountain Goats: Shipwreck Songs Masterpiece
John Darnielle delivers another lyrical masterpiece with The Mountain Goats' latest album 'Through This Fire', exploring maritime disasters and human resilience in his signature storytelling style.
Century-old shipwreck mystery unearthed on Victorian beach
Maritime archaeologists are investigating a mysterious shipwreck that emerged on a Victorian beach, believed to have lain hidden for over a century after being revealed by recent wild weather.
Bob Mackie Auctions Cher & Taylor Swift Iconic Outfits
Fashion history unfolds as legendary costume designer Bob Mackie auctions iconic outfits worn by Cher, Taylor Swift, and other music legends in a landmark Beverly Hills sale.
Lost Canaletto Masterpiece Could Fetch £5 Million
A breathtaking Canaletto painting of Venice's Grand Canal, hidden from public view for nearly a century, emerges for spectacular Sotheby's sale this autumn. Art experts hail the 18th-century masterpiece as 'extraordinarily fresh' and 'perfectly preserved'
Billionaire gloats as Block contestants get nothing
Billionaire Adrian Portelli celebrates brutal Block finale outcome where contestants walked away with nothing after his dramatic auction tactics. The property tycoon's social media gloating sparks controversy.
The Block House Sells for $4.25 Million Below Reserve
In a stunning property auction upset, contestants from The Block Australia watched in horror as their meticulously renovated house sold for a massive loss, leaving dreams shattered and questions unanswered about the reality TV property gamble.
Rowan Atkinson's Netflix Jaguar sells for £130k at auction
Comedy legend Rowan Atkinson's stunning 1997 Jaguar XJ6 from Netflix's 'Man vs Bee' fetches astonishing price at auction, proving the star's automotive Midas touch continues to dazzle collectors.
The Block House Fails to Sell at Auction
Exclusive: The Block's highly anticipated Brighton property fails to attract a single bid at auction, leaving contestants devastated as Australia's property market shows signs of cooling. Discover what went wrong with this prime real estate opportunity.
Cronulla garage treasures sell for thousands in auction frenzy
A lifetime of forgotten possessions from a Cronulla garage transformed into a treasure trove for bargain hunters, with vintage tools and collectibles selling for thousands in a dramatic clearance auction.
Sydney home sells for $1.8M above reserve at auction frenzy
A modest Sydney home sold for a staggering $1.8 million above reserve at auction, revealing the extreme pressures facing Australia's property market as bidding wars intensify.
Shackleton's Endurance shipwreck found after 107 years
Groundbreaking discovery of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance shipwreck after 107 years reveals astonishing preservation in Antarctic waters, rewriting polar exploration history.
Shackleton's Endurance Found After 107 Years
Ernest Shackleton's legendary vessel Endurance discovered remarkably preserved at bottom of Weddell Sea in historic polar archaeology breakthrough.
Racing elite splurge millions at Tattersalls bloodstock sale
The thoroughbred sales ring at Tattersalls Newmarket witnessed spectacular bidding wars as racing's elite owners competed for premium yearlings, with prices soaring into seven figures during the prestigious October auction.
The Block Auction Disaster: House Fails to Sell
Shocking scenes unfolded on The Block as contestants Steph and Gian's beautifully renovated house received no bids at auction, leaving them devastated and viewers stunned by the dramatic turn of events.
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