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Hidden Wonders
Follow along on our journey as we dive into the history of Sotheby’s and the stories behind some of their magnificent jewels and timepieces.
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Category: History Lesson
The Woman Who Brought Light To Ponte Caldelas
Oftentimes, the great innovators of our world conceive their grandest ideas in the humblest of domains, as was the case of Mamá Clotilde.
Groundbreakers
Unlikely Essential Workers
After the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, Women answered the call to serve their country - promptly joining the workforces at one of the oldest shipbuilding facilities in the United States.
Groundbreakers
The Last of the Steel City Funiculars
The steep-sided Steel City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania used to be home to more than 24 inclined planes or “funiculars" - today only two remain.
History Lesson
Opium Trade Leads To A Lumber Empire
The period between the Point’s discovery and the Light Station’s construction was nothing short of an Adventure.
History Lesson
The Oldest Cinema In The World
Welcome to the world’s oldest cinema still in operation: Eden Cinema
Groundbreakers
