View from above of a classical building with a mansard roof and city rooftops
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Comments on the Sale of an Early 20th Century Ceramic Figurine for a Million Hryvnias
Московити також сидять на цьому аукцiонi The funniest thing is that what is being discussed is a polychrome ceramic figurine of the early twentieth century, sold for a million hryvnias. And here, it turns out, the Muscovites are to blame
Writer Shen on her great-great-great-grandfather Duanfang, a Qing official, and the novel “Foreigners”
The American writer Shen has written an essay about her great-great-great-grandfather Duanfang, a prominent Manchu dignitary of the Qing dynasty who founded a university, travelled to America, spoke out against foot-binding and collected ancient Chinese bronzes; his collection was considered one of the finest in China.
Bayeux Tapestry damaged in transit to England despite earlier warnings from independent experts
The Bayeux Tapestry was damaged during its transportation to England, as independent experts had cautioned before the masterpiece was dispatched. According to a curator of the British Museum, this priceless work will no longer be able to be displayed in France in the same form as before. Another large question
Steel Sphere of 1936 Found During Demolition of a Paper Mill in North Carolina
Giant steel sphere discovered during the demolition of a paper mill in North Carolina The riveted steel sphere, about 9 metres high and weighing about 40 tonnes, is reported to have been built in 1936. Unfortunately, it was damaged by mistake during dismantling. The most convincing version suggests that the