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5 Awesomely Entrepreneurial Artifacts That Will Soon Live at the Smithsonian
From one of Henry Ford's experimental tractors to Planters' iconic Mr. Peanut mascot, a look at some of the objects in the museum's upcoming American Enterprise exhibit.
Marathon Man: The Driving Force Behind a Community Revival
How one determined developer is helping restore the creative spirit of Nashville's downtown scene.
A New Breed of Antiques Dealers Specializes in Retro-Chic
Philadelphia's Three Potato Four keeps things personal while staying ahead of vintage industry trends.
An Eclectic Treasure Hunter Lends a Vintage Touch to Modern Homes
A California transplant helps the past come alive for patrons of her small-town Tennessee antiques store.
Mike Wolfe of 'American Pickers' Is the New Americana Idol
Mike Wolfe, creator and star of the TV show American Pickers, is leveraging a popular passion for the past to build the multimedia empire of the future.
Four Tips for Getting Started in a Collectibles Business
The ability to discern treasure from trash is only one aspect of succeeding in the antiques and nostalgia market.
Behind the Scenes With 'American Pickers' in Nashville
How a commercial shoot for the History Channel's hit show brought several blocks of downtown Nashville to a halt one hot summer afternoon.