Kansas city is the largest city in the state of Missouri, which received its city status in 1853. During the war of the North and South, the citizens stood on both sides of the barricades. In 1865, the railroad was laid here, and since then, Kansas city...
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Kansas city in a photo from the beginning of the XX century
A mummy of a young girl and ancient jewelry were found in Egypt
In the Draa Abul Naga necropolis, which is located near the Egyptian city of Luxor, scientists have discovered an ancient coffin in the form of a human figure with human remains inside. The territory of the necropolis is studied by a team of Spanish and...
One of the UK overseas territories presented a collectible coin
The British Indian Ocean Territory has issued a collectible silver coin with the image of a turtle. The new product is made for numismatists and those who invest in rare and expensive items, in particular, precious metals. The coins are produced by the...
What the municipal airport in Washington looked like 80 years ago
In 1941, photographer Jack Delano visited the municipal airport in Washington, DC. These images show the daily operations of the airport, several planes, the halls of the main building, and passengers waiting for their flight.
Jack Delano worked for...
Icon of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary: why was the sacred image sold for more than 1 million hryvnias? (Photo)
The Icon of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary is another interesting lot that has attracted the attention of users of the Violity online auction. Moreover, this is connected not only with a record price — UAH 1,135,200, which was achieved...
Ancient slabs found in southern Iran
In the Iranian village of Tall Chegah-e-Sofla, which is located near city Behbahan in the province of Khuzestan, ancient Sandstone slabs with images carved on them were found. The artifacts are laid out in several rows on top of each other. Most of the...
WWII: for the 75th anniversary of the end of the war, Royal Mail will issue a set of stamps
The Royal mail of great Britain will issue a set of stamps commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of world war II. The set includes 12 stamps, eight of which depict happy scenes of soldiers returning home and celebrating the victory. It is based...
For 44 100 hryvnia sold St. George's cross 4 degrees
In mid-April, in the section "Faleristics" at the auction Violity was purchased an old award – George cross of the 4th degree. Copy #66074, which was followed by 77 users of the site, was purchased for 44,100 hryvnia. The award is made of silver, the...
Mariage Vacheron Constantin 1901 bought for 45 010 hryvnia
Another rare marriage from the company Vacheron Constantin has acquired in Violity. This time, a collector's copy of 1901 was sold, the cost of which reached 45,010 hryvnia during the auction. The device is in excellent condition, the mechanism is on...
A fragment of Queen's life: a trip to Japan
In the spring of 1975, Queen performed in Japan for the first time. Their first concert in the Land of the rising sun thundered on the stage "Budokan", built in 1964 in Tokyo. The concert followed the release of their third Studio album, "Sheer Heart...