Since at least 2013, a rumor has circulated online that illegal gambling dens in 18th-century England hired people to swallow dice in the event of a police raid. In short, there is no credible ...

A rare 18th century album of 138 illustrations by French artist Jean-Baptiste Oudry was displayed at Christie's in New York. It sold for €2 million. An illustrated album of ‘Les Fables de La ...