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23 Immaculately Preserved Antique Artifacts

A crack here and there, fading colors, and missing parts are all too common findings in antiques, which sadly leaves a lot to the viewer's imagination. This cannot be said about the immaculately preserved relics we’re about to share with you. All 23 of them are in mint condition!

These Beautiful Antique Items Have Been Touched by History

Purchasing something new is a nice feeling, but there is real magic to owning an antique item that’s been passed down through generations.

11 Useful Vintage and Antique Items That Resist Time

Here are 11 vintage and antique items purchased by the users' grandparents. All are very well maintained, and they all still function perfectly! Some of them are real antiques - like a desk that outlived many owners and is 228 years old and still in use! Amazing, isn't it?

Antique Pot Found Decorated With... a Smiley Face?!

Maybe we're a little late to the celebration this year, but did you know the International World Smile Day is celebrated on the 1st of October every year? In this article, we explore the cultural p..

This is What Roman Sculptures REALLY Looked Like...

These dusty old sculptures and statues that have survived from antiquity mean a lot to the world, but until now we haven't been seeing them as they really were.

These 14 Ancient Theaters are a Sight to Behold!

Below you can find some of the most preserved and amazing ancient theaters of Greek and Roman antiquity. 1. Taormina Greco-Roman Theater Taormina was a small Greek colony on the east coast of Sicily.

7 Mind-Blowing Facts About Rome’s Pantheon

Apart from the impressive architecture, the Pantheon holds centuries of history, from Antiquity to the Dark Ages to Renaissance opulence. Here are 7 fascinating facts you probably don't know about this one-of-a-kind landmark. 1.

8 Ancient Greek Scholars & Their Life-Changing Inventions

Related Article: Aristotle Quotes: 15 Pearls of Wisdom from Antiquity 4. Theophrastus (c. 371-287 BC) Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Theophrastus was one of Aristotle’s most famous students and the first botanist in European History.

Back in the Day, People Knew How to Design Household Items

Once you see the 10 antique household items we’re about to showcase, you too will wish that your hairbrush, stove, or water heater was from the Edwardian or the Victorian era! 1. Can you believe it, baby strollers used to look like THIS? Image Source: Izismile 2.

Visit the Golden Halls of the Cairo Museum...

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms.

9 MORE Things in Your Attic That Could Be Worth a Fortune

But if, by any chance, you do have an attic full of antiques, consider taking these 9 items to the local antique store for appraisal. Who knows, you could be sitting on a jackpot without even realizing it!

5 Ways You Might Be Attracting Termites to Your Home

Antique furniture One of the most common ways for termites to enter a home is through antique furniture, according to entomologist and pest control expert Mike Duncan. As we said, termites are usually found where wood is, and a great majority of antique items are made of wood.

Recycle It Up: Ingenious Ideas For Old Items!

Here are some old and antique items that, instead of being sold or hoarded away, were reused in ingenious ways around the home! We bet you never thought of some of these recycled innovations!

These Are the MOST Detailed Miniature Rooms I’ve Ever Seen

But when it comes to the antique miniature room models we’re about to showcase, they go far beyond your usual dollhouse, as each tiny detail in these models is not only incredibly crafted but also historically accurate.

Thousands of Years Ago, Aristotle Said...

Aristotle is frequently considered the greatest philosopher not only of antiquity, but all human history. But to appreciate his wisdom you don’t need a degree, nor do you need to spend years analyzing his theories to understand the nature of his genius.

Take a Look At 14 Ancient and Impressive Mosaic Pieces

In days of antiquity, mosaics could be found in almost every place where a large crowd of people - bathhouses, religious buildings, public buildings, and so on - gathered. To this day, more and more mosaics that have been lost after thousands of years are being discovered all over the world.