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An award-winning piece of postal history
This is the story of a single letter.Posted 183 years ago, and still celebrated today.It encapsulates everything there is to love about postal hist...
The Essential Guide to Martin Luther King Jr.
The Birth of a VisionaryOn January 15, 1929, in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King Jr. was born into a world of entrenched racial se...
Error stamp from abandoned island - view now
108 years ago, this tiny Mediterranean island was alive. Children sang as they skipped to school. The goat bells sounded from the sun-scorched hill...
The man who hated Valentine's Day.
Happy Valentine's Day!But it wasn't quite so happy back in 1653.In fact, it was downright illegal.Traditional celebrations once popularised by Henr...
On this day: Free at last!
On this day in 1990, crowds gathered on the streets of South Africa.There was joy and music in the air. And a feeling of cautious hope, which would...
The Essential Guide to Che Guevara
The Enduring Legacy of Che GuevaraEarly Life & Formative YearsIn the quaint town of Rosario, Argentina, on June 14, 1928, the world was introdu...
The iconic George V stamp you've never seen.
Here's a quiz question I think you'll appreciate.What links the world's smallest republic and Britain's most beautiful stamp?The answer? Today's fe...
73 million people watched this. Did you?
60 years ago to this day...Ray Bloch watched four young men rehearsing on stage.They were supposed to be the 'next big thing'.But he was the Musica...
Rare collectibles up 11.6% a year, reveals independent study
Do you read my emails often? Then you’ll know I advocate investing in rare collectibles. After all, it’s how I’ve made my livelihood. And I’ve seen...
This luxury investment will last you a lifetime.
There comes a certain point in your life when you realise...Quality matters.You know exactly who you are, and what you want.You stop chasing the la...
The Essential Guide to Oliver Cromwell
The Controversial Life of England's Lord ProtectorIn the turbulent waters of 17th-century England, one figure towered above the rest. Oliver Cromwe...
Sports memorabilia: the 5 most collectible golfers
Where do you start with golf? It’s a game for individuals (though no player is complete without a great caddy), so the focus is on the most collect...
