Someone who is interested in, or collects, antiques and antiquities.
Antiquarian
Fact of the Day
In Normandy in 1386 a pig, dressed in human clothes, was executed for the murder of an infant.
Quote of the Day
"Somme. The whole history of the world cannot contain a more ghastly word.
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~ Friedrich Steinbrecher (German Officer)
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.