The very sight of an antique skater’s lantern brings back childhood memories of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales. In my mind’s eye I see young boys and girls, men and women, all bundled up in ...

Vintage gasoline lanterns manufactured dozens of years ago have a distinctive appeal, not only for camping but also in everyday life. Their designs and colours present the nostalgic atmosphere of a ...

In this video, I restore a vintage French miner’s lantern, and make an unexpected discovery inside: a few old coins hidden ...

QUESTION: My grandparents brought this hot chocolate set to America from Romania when they emigrated here in the early 1900s. The bottoms have printed marks with a circle and crown and the words ...

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Since prehistoric times, humans have needed devices to help them see after sunset. For thousands of years, human beings used artificial sources of light to allow them to work ...

Studying at Glendon College is not quite as illuminating without the unique lanterns that have adorned its gates for nearly a century. There’s nothing like a rewarding hobby to brighten up dark and ...