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Irish wolfhound dog

Irish Wolfhound

This ancient breed originated in Ireland, where he served as both a war dog and hunting dog. The Royal Irish Regiment, Prince William’s regiment, in the British Army has a...

Irish Wolfhound

This ancient breed originated in Ireland, where he served as both a war dog and hunting dog. The Royal Irish Regiment, Prince William’s regiment, in the British Army has a...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'EMPEROR MAXIMILLIAN'

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'EMPEROR MAXIMILLIAN' The word 'tragic' which people nowadays tend to apply to comparatively minor misfortunes. But it ceretainly remains the most appropriate epithet to describe the fate which...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'EMPEROR MAXIMILLIAN'

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'EMPEROR MAXIMILLIAN' The word 'tragic' which people nowadays tend to apply to comparatively minor misfortunes. But it ceretainly remains the most appropriate epithet to describe the fate which...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS "PASHA OF EGYPT"

FAMOUS DIAMONDS "PASHA OF EGYPT" The diamond takes its name from Ibrahim Pasha (1789-1848), Viceroy of Egypt under Ottoman rule. He purchased the gem for £28,000. The London jeweller, Emanuel,...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS "PASHA OF EGYPT"

FAMOUS DIAMONDS "PASHA OF EGYPT" The diamond takes its name from Ibrahim Pasha (1789-1848), Viceroy of Egypt under Ottoman rule. He purchased the gem for £28,000. The London jeweller, Emanuel,...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS - KASIKCI

FAMOUS DIAMONDS KASIKCI Few cities occupy such a strategic position as Istanbul. From the Western point of view it represents the gateway to the East; from the Eastern point of...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS - KASIKCI

FAMOUS DIAMONDS KASIKCI Few cities occupy such a strategic position as Istanbul. From the Western point of view it represents the gateway to the East; from the Eastern point of...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'IDOL'S EYE'

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'IDOL'S EYE' The various published accounts of the early history of the 'Idol's Eye' are worthy of being included in A Thousand and One Nights; unfortunately for the...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'IDOL'S EYE'

FAMOUS DIAMONDS 'IDOL'S EYE' The various published accounts of the early history of the 'Idol's Eye' are worthy of being included in A Thousand and One Nights; unfortunately for the...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS - PORTUGUESE

FAMOUS DIAMONDS PORTUGUESE Diamonds were discovered in Brazil in 1725, and for the next hundred years the Portuguese monarchs derived great wealth from the country by establishing a royal right...

FAMOUS DIAMONDS - PORTUGUESE

FAMOUS DIAMONDS PORTUGUESE Diamonds were discovered in Brazil in 1725, and for the next hundred years the Portuguese monarchs derived great wealth from the country by establishing a royal right...