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History,CuriositiesJUN 21, 2026

"Ancient Macedonian Gold": 71 Authentic Historical Finds That Might Feel Like Time Travel

Jonas Žvilius and Kornelija Viečaitė

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When you want to see a piece of history, you go to a museum. But what if there are no museums nearby or a ticket is just too expensive for you right now? You might get your fix of history and art online, then, with a little help from pages dedicated to historical photography, artifacts, and other authentic memorabilia.

The X page “Art Encyclopedia” is all about that — “art inspired videos and photos from all around the world,” according to their bio. So, Bored Panda has prepared a selection of the most fascinating finds the page has in its archives to satisfy your inner history enthusiast. Scroll down and see iconic buildings from unusual angles, unique artifacts, and rare historical photographs you won’t see in any textbook!

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#61 Victorian Silver And Moonstone Scorpion Brooch

Scorpion-shaped brooch with moonstones, still intact after many years.

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16points

#62 Original Little Egg Harbor Light House Falling Into The Sea In October 1927

Vintage photo of a house falling into the sea, an interesting photo of intact objects.

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15points

#63 Gold Memento Mori Ring Set With A Miniature Painting Of An Eye, Surrounded By Seed Pearls And A Ring Of Plaited Hair, Circa 1810

Oval brooch with a painted eye surrounded by pearls, an interesting object that is still intact.

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14points

#64 A Stunning Angelic Head Is In The Center Of A Brooch By Georges Fouquet, C. 1900s

Elaborate Art Nouveau brooch featuring a winged figure and pearl drop, an intact object of beauty.

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14points

#65 Reading With Dog And Deer, 1927

A vintage photo of a person reading in bed with a deer and a dog, depicting interesting photos intact after years.

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14points

#66 Blue Root, Herbal, Italy 15th Century

An ancient, whimsical illustration of a mandrake root with a human face and green leaves, an object intact after years.

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14points

#67 Dog Cage, China, 1736-1795, The Philadelphia Museum Of Art

An ornate, intact birdcage with gold and blue details, on wheels, showcasing interesting objects still intact.

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12points

#68 Opera Cape By Beer, 1896. The Met

An elaborately embroidered silk cape with floral patterns, perfectly intact after many years, displayed on a mannequin.

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12points

#69 Burma’s Famous Snake Charmer Saya Hnin-Mahla Kissed Her King Cobra On The Head As The Highlight Of Her Show

A black and white photo of a woman with a snake, one of the interesting photos that are still intact after all these years.

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11points

#70 Antique Victorian 15k Gold Celestial Hand Carved Hardstone Ring

Intact after years, a gold ring featuring a pinkish-white oval stone engraved with a crescent moon and stars.

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10points

#71 Episode Du Siège De Paris En 1870, 1871 - Gustave Doré

A haunting painting of two figures embracing in a snowy, desolate landscape under a starry sky, intact after years.

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9points

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