The prestigious, award-winning Treasures International Colloquium will hold its second edition from November 13 to 14, 2026, at the Royal Treasure Museum in the Ajuda National Palace in Lisbon, Portugal. Centered on the theme "Crowns & Tiaras," this premier global event gathers experts and enthusiasts to celebrate the intricate intersections of royal history, gemmology, and fine jewelry craftsmanship.
According to a recent EveryWatch report, the global secondary watch market experienced significant growth in the first half of 2026, jumping 37.2% to reach a total value of $10.5 billion. This surge was primarily driven by independent watchmakers, who notably outperformed traditional major luxury groups. North America emerged as the clear leader in this market expansion, generating $4.5 billion in sales following an impressive 70% increase in transaction values.
Peter Frankopan’s The Silk Roads: A New History of the World offers a fresh perspective on global history by shifting the focal point away from traditional Eurocentric narratives and onto Central Asia. By positioning this region as the primary crossroads of worldwide trade, culture, and civilization, the book demonstrates how eastern influences have continually driven economic shifts, religious developments, and geopolitical dynamics from antiquity through the modern era.
The Ego Trip by Kimon de Greef, published by Doubleday, is an investigative blend of true crime and cultural history centered on the rapid rise of "toad medicine" (5-MeO-DMT). The book chronicles the dramatic trajectory of a charismatic doctor who set out to lead a global spiritual awakening, exposing the hidden dangers and darker realities behind the modern psychedelic revival.
Situated in the historic town of Lerma within Burgos, Spain, the Parador de Lerma is a majestic four-star luxury hotel set inside a grand 17th-century Ducal Palace. Overlooking the expansive, 7,000-square-meter Plaza Mayor, this historic landmark offers guests the extraordinary chance to lodge in the same palace that once hosted Spanish monarchs, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Lope de Vega.
A New Yorker article by Rivka Galchen details the discovery of "olo," an extraordinarily vibrant blue-green hue previously unseen by the human eye. Researchers produced this "greenest green" by using targeted laser technology to directly stimulate specific retinal cone cells. Because standard screens and digital media cannot capture or reproduce this color, the breakthrough expands the limits of human visual perception and holds promising potential for future treatments for color blindness.
Offered by the high-end boutique retailer Marissa Collections, the EDINA KISS Tourmaline Lip Ring stands out as an exquisite statement piece.
Nestled on Taitung’s scenic east coast in Dulan Village, WaGaLiGong Dulan Surf & SUP House & Bar serves as a vibrant hostel, eatery, and ocean sports destination. Its clever name plays phonetically on the Taiwanese phrase 哇軋力共, which translates to "let me tell you."
