This video reveals the 10 most expensive antiques ever sold—from Napoleon’s sword to a forgotten Chinese vase worth $80 million. History isn't priceless—it's auctioned.
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AO THROWBACK - The Kaaba is a cubic-shaped building at the center of Islam’s most sacred mosque. One of it’s corners has a mysterious black stone said to have supernatural powers. https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/kaaba-black-stone-holy-stone-outer-space-003661
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Sun blazing above, we peered down the Colosseum's central artery—jagged brick walls flanking a sun-bleached path where gladiators once paced. A thin bridge of tourists silhouetted against ancient arches reminded my friend and me how our casual Italian cruise stop had whisked us straight into Rome's epic theatre of history.

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AO THROWBACK - Fifty years ago a rare and unusual sword was found in a tomb in China. Despite being well over 2 000 years old the sword known as the Goujian did not have a single trace of rust. https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/goujian-ancient-chinese-sword-defied-time-003279
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An #ancient #roman marble pilaster, perhaps from a large public building in the Campus Martius, now stuck upside down in an entrance to an apartment building. #rome #archaeology #ancienthistory #romanhistory #ancientrome

AO THROWBACK - The Eye of Horus is one of the best-known symbols of ancient Egypt. Known also as the Wadjet this magical symbol is believed to provide protection, health and rejuvenation. https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/eye-horus-0011014
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AO THROWBACK - Wielded by Roland at the Battle of Roncevaux the renowned sword of Durandal has been remembered as a symbol of valor and heroism. https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/durandal-legendary-sword-roland-002869
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AO THROWBACK - Recently reports of a Thai doll craze have been featured at the end of news hours a spot typically reserved for pop culture tidbits like hijab wearing Barbies (“hijarbies”) or the birthday of the oldest man/woman alive. https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/child-angels-golden-boys-supernatural-dolls-and-necromancy-thailand-006594
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