Welcome to the very first edition of Robert’s F-Bombs—where the “F” stands for Fascination (of course).

From time to time, or more often if you like it, I will dig into something that caught my eye (and hopefully yours, too), pairing a compelling bit of current news with a deep dive into the Gilded Age and lifestyle bits and tips.

This time, we’re exploring new words and old collectibles. From the shifting language of today’s headlines to a tangible relic of the past.

Watch the video! It’s short, sharp, and full of the kind of detail that collectors (and the historically curious) live for.

Let’s drop this week’s F-bomb together.