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How Mantel Clocks Conquered Drawing Rooms

The mantel clock has long claimed a place of honor. Set above the fireplace, they are often the visual and social center of the drawing room, where families gathered and guests were received. Join us as we explore the origins, craftsmanship and historic settings of these exceptional clocks.

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The Other Napoleonic Era: The Forgotten Second French Empire
The Other Napoleonic Era: The Forgotten Secon...

During the Second French Empire (1852-1870), Emperor Napoleon III brough...

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How Napoleon Bonaparte’s Bad-Boy Brother Spawned the FBI
How Napoleon Bonaparte’s Bad-Boy Brother Spaw...

If the FBI had existed in 1803, Napoleon’s troublemaking little brother ...

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The Three Napoleons
The Three Napoleons

Typically when people hear the name Napoleon, one person springs to mind...

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Napoleon Bonaparte Virtual Exhibition: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Napoleon Bonaparte Virtual Exhibition: The M...

How did this man, born to minor nobility, profoundly change Western and ...

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Haunted Antiques: Victorian Horror and the Haunted Houses in New Orleans
Haunted Antiques: Victorian Horror and the Ha...

In America, few locales possess an ambiance as enigmatic and mysterious ...

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Shadows and Light: The Majestic World of Dutch Old Masters
Shadows and Light: The Majestic World of Dutc...

Intro: In the tapestry of art history, few threads shimmer as luminous...

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February 12-17, 2026
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The Elegance of Ormolu: Antiques & Identification Guide
The Elegance of Ormolu: Antiques & Identifica...

Opulence, artistry, and timeless elegance – these are the hallmarks of o...

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The Secrets of Art Presentation: From Preservation to Restoration
The Secrets of Art Presentation: From Preserv...

The Secrets of Art Conservation and Restoration Dive deep into the rea...

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All the World’s a Stage: The Artistic History of Costumes
All the World’s a Stage: The Artistic History...

Intro: The Evolution of Theater Costumes The history of theater costume...

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Marvels of Nature: Gemstone Phenomena Explained
Marvels of Nature: Gemstone Phenomena Explained

    Mother Earth’s most amazing treasures Beneath the Ear...

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