[Summer of Epics] E04⏐The sunken treasure of Belitung

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[Historical Jewels] E04⏐Catherine de Medici's Love Talisman

Have you ever heard of abraxas? These are talismans in the shape of oblong shields, covered with motifs inspired by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman mythology, and engraved with Kabbalistic prayers, Hebrew words, and magical symbols. One could easily believe that these strange jewelry ...  Show more

[Historical Jewels] E03⏐Salammbô, the quintessential femme fatale and the unique brooch by René Lalique

“It was in Megara, a suburb of Carthage, in the gardens of Hamilcar…”This is the opening sentence of Salammbô, Flaubert’s great historical novel, which has become a cult classic. Just like its heroine … the Carthaginian princess with dazzling finery and a tragic destiny.Salammbô ...  Show more

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