On Monday the world watched as Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the most internationally famous cathedrals and cultural landmarks, tragically erupted in flames most likely caused by an accident related to on-going restoration. Attention and concern was immediately directed towards the fate of the numerous irreplaceable relics, statuary, paintings, stained glass, and other objects housed in the cathedral. Some of the holdings of Notre Dame had already been rehoused prior to the beg

A brief history of the Fabergé family beginning with their ancestor's exodus from France in 1685 to the eventual downfall of the famous