THE MASTER OF SECRET VICTORIES CROSS LOT №1 — Cultural Heritage Presentation
THE MASTER OF SECRET VICTORIES CROSS
LOT №1 — Cultural Heritage Presentation
Today, I would like to present an item that opens a completely new page in the Ukrainian market for rare artefacts.
PATRONAGE IS THE RIGHT OF PRIORITY
In the history of culture, it has always been an honor to be the first. The first to believe in an idea. The first to contribute to what will become history. Today I want to lift the curtain: One of the first patrons has already received the status of “Honorary Patron of the First Edition.” […]
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Some stories are not meant to be told loudly. They are lived — quietly, deeply — and only later transformed into words. And when they are, they resonate far beyond the page. There is news circling in select circles of wine enthusiasts and cultural explorers. A respected figure known for his rare and meaningful wine […]
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Kyiv, Lvivska Square. Mike de Peyrac, a certified wine connoisseur, a chosen ambassador of delicate aromas and aged aftertastes, looked more like a tired lumberjack after a night’s duty that day. The night without sleep left me in a state of half-zombie sommelier. But a business meeting was coming up, and I couldn’t afford to […]
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The story of the gold allegedly left behind by Ukrainian Hetman Pavlo Polubotok has been a source of controversy and interest for researchers, politicians, and ordinary citizens for over 300 years. In 1723, anticipating his arrest, Polubotok allegedly deposited 200,000 gold coins in an English bank at 7.5% per annum. In his will, he stated […]
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