Money
How Hyperinflation Heralded the Fall of German Democracy
In 1923, the collapse of the Weimar Republic's economy impoverished millions and gave Adolf Hitler his first chance at seizing power
Five Men Convicted in $100 Million Jewel Heist That Rocked Germany
The thieves who robbed Dresden's Green Vault in 2019 are members of the Remmo crime family
Bought for $6,000, Grime-Covered Windows Are Actually Tiffany—and Worth Up to $250,000 Each
When a Philadelphia church sold its stained glass windows to a collector, nobody knew how valuable they were
Why Is Tax Day in April?
These are the reasons behind the timing of many Americans' least favorite holiday
This License Plate Just Became the Most Expensive in the World
The vanity plate, which features the characters “P7,” sold for $15 million at an auction in Dubai
Wealthy Residents' Pools and Gardens Are Driving Water Crises
Urban elites use a disproportionate share of water compared to their lower-income peers, according to a new study
The Art Market Is Rebounding—but Only at the Top
Sales increased in 2022, but growth was concentrated largely at the high end of the market
Rare Gold Coin Celebrating Julius Caesar's Death Returned to Greece
Minted in 42 B.C.E., the looted coin broke auction records in 2020 when it sold for $4.2 million
Metallica Just Bought Its Own Vinyl Record Factory
As demand spikes, the heavy metal band has purchased Furnace Record Pressing in Virginia
China Fully Reopens to Travelers After Three Years of Closures
Hoping to boost its tourism industry, the country is now issuing all types of visas
You Can Apply for Free 'Masterclass of Happiness' in Finland
For the fifth year in a row, Finland ranked as the happiest nation in the world
Vinyl Records Outsell CDs for First Time Since 1987
Music lovers in the United States bought 41 million vinyl albums and 33 million CDs in 2022
How Artists' Day Jobs Shape Their Craft
A new exhibition examines the generative relationship between work and creativity
Rare 1908 Harley-Davidson Becomes Most Expensive Motorcycle Sold at Auction
The restored bike, which a collector discovered in a Wisconsin barn, still has many of its original parts
Visitor Accidentally Shatters $42,000 Jeff Koons Sculpture at Art Fair
Collectors are now interested in buying the pieces of "Balloon Dog (Blue)"
How California Took Over the World
A sweeping book offers a provocative new history arguing that today's inequality can be traced back to the state's founding
AMC Theaters Will Start Charging Based on Where You Sit
Coveted spots in the middle of the theater will cost more than front-row seats
Archaeologists Find 2,000-Year-Old Gemstones in Drain Beneath a Roman Bathhouse
The stones, known as intaglios, likely fell from the rings of wealthy bathers
The Tudor Roots of Modern Billionaires' Philanthropy
The debate over how to manage the wealthy's fortunes after their deaths traces its roots to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I
Police Recover $400,000 Worth of Stolen Artwork in Colorado
The suspect allegedly broke into a locked truck that was transporting five high-end pieces across the country
