The Relic & Rarity Archive

Artifacts recovered from the silent depths of forgotten shipwrecks.

Understanding the symbolism of ceremonial daggers in Papua New Guinea.

A look at the work of Canadian painter Curtis Albert Williamson.

What stories do Ming Dynasty relief bricks reveal?

How did samurai armor blend warfare and artistry?

A historic marine compass tied to Canadian maritime heritage.

Understanding the imagery in Renaissance heraldic art.

Why were cats sacred to the goddess Bastet?

What inspired the Victorian fascination with knights?

The rise and capture of infamous gangster George “Machine Gun” Kelly.