June 15 (UPI) --An unusual pair of eyeglasses believed to be nearly 300 years old were rescued from a New Zealand landfill and auctioned online for more than $5,000. The Tip Shop, a store operated by ...

Illustrations of Ben Franklin often show him wearing eyeglasses. Sometimes they’re round. Sometimes they’re rectangular. Most researchers credit him with inventing the bifocal to solve his own problem ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. WATERBORO — So you’ve been to the optometrist and there’s a brand new pair ...

Discover which unassuming vintage glassware at thrift stores is surprisingly valuable. Learn to spot hidden gems for ...

On Sunday's Antiques Roadshow, glass expert Andy McConnell was astonished by a pair of unusual glasses from Finland. Explaining that he's "never touched one before," but that he knew all about them, ...

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Antiques Roadshow. An Antiques Roadshow expert was left delighted after encountering two exceptional glasses that created television history on the BBC ...