Precious US stamp from 1868 expected to sell for eye-popping sum: 'Rarest of the rare'
A rare Benjamin Franklin Z-grill stamp from 1868 could fetch as much as $5 million once it hits auction in New York. There are only two known stamps in existence.
285-year-old lemon from 1739 sells at auction for nearly $1,800
Brettells Auctioneers & Valuers in Newport, England, sold a 285-year-old lemon for nearly $1,800. Experts believe it was brought from India as a romantic present.
Ultra-rare Titanic document to go up for auction later this month: 'Tells a great story'
A post office slip that was recovered from the Titanic shipwreck will be auctioned on January 27. Alex Cooper Auctioneers estimates that it will sell for at least $5,000.
Napoleon's hat sells for over $2M at auction in France
A hat once belonging to French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte sold for $2.1 million after commission at an auction in France, the auction house announced.
Rare Titanic first-class menu, pocket watch belonging to victim hit auction
An auction house in the United Kingdom will be listing two "unique" items up from the RMS Titanic. One is a first-class dinner menu, and the other is a victim's pocket watch.
Joyous George Washington praises God, heaven, destiny in rare 1777 battlefield letter on sale for first time
A George Washington letter from Octob er 1777 citing divine guidance in America's turning-point victory over the British in the war for independence is valued at $275,000.
The Reagan library is hosting the second GOP debate, but do you know the true history it holds?
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum has been the setting of many significant events and continues honoring President Reagan and his contributions to America.
$10,000 bill from 1934 sells for $480K at Texas auction: 'Absolute prize'
A $10,000 bill from 1934, which features Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase, has sold for $480,000 at a Texas auction hosted by Heritage Auctions.
‘Most important’ Bob Ross painting fetches $9.8M; was first piece featured in 'The Joy of Painting'
A signed work by artist Bob Ross for the first episode of his popular show “The Joy of Painting" has sold for $9.8 million.
Ben & Jerry's Independence Day message calls for ‘stolen indigenous land’ to be returned to Native Americans
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's marked the federal holiday by calling on the U.S. government to give back the "stolen Indigenous land" to Native Americans.
Who is Hamish Harding, the British businessman and explorer aboard missing Titanic sightseeing sub?
British millionaire and Action Aviations chairman Hamish Harding is reportedly aboard a submersible that went missing while en route to the wreck of the Titanic.
Babe Ruth glove sells for record $1.5 million at auction
A glove once used by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth was sold at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory auction on Saturday for a record $1.5 million.
Kristallnacht chicken: KFC Germany apologizes for 'unacceptable' promotion tied to anniversary of massacre
KFC Germany claimed that a "semi-automated" system generated the message due to a process of creating promotional messages tied to holiday observances.
First-edition copy of the US Constitution to be auctioned off
Sotheby's announced that a first-edition copy of the U.S. Constitution will be auctioned off next month with bids expected to be close to $30 million.
Larry Kudlow: The Gilded Age is one of the greatest models
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow dives into American history highlighting the impact that the entrepreneurs of the Gilded Age had on the US economy on 'Kudlow.'
October's record of market crashes makes it most feared month on financial calendar: 'October effect'
The "October effect" has historically garnered fears that fall's first full month will be bad for markets, having historically seen some of the country's largest crashes.
BB King's first guitar, Marilyn Monroe photos hit auction block
Guernsey’s auction house in New York is hosting an online auction on Sept. 21 with 120 lots, including blues legend B.B. King’s first guitar and photos from Marilyn Monroe’s first photoshoot.
Rare documents signed by presidents, historic figures hit auction block
University Archives is holding an online auction titled “Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books,” which starts on Wednesday, Aug. 17. The auction has 537 lots in a variety of categories.
NFL team owner purchases rare Muhammad Ali belt for millions
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay added another Muhammad Ali piece to his massive collection of historical artifacts and memorabilia Sunday, winning an auction for a belt.
Vampire slaying kit sells for $15K at auction
A vampire slaying kit, which included crucifixes, holy water, pistols and rosary beads, sold at auction for over $15,500, six times its original estimated value of between $2,387-$3,581.