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February 16, 2026
Renovated a house, then found a discovery older than the Titanic: See what was hidden under the stairs!
Renovations often bring surprises, but what Sian, the owner of a Victorian-style house in Wales, experienced exceeds all expectations.
TL;DR
- Sian, owner of a Victorian house in Wales, found old newspapers used as insulation during renovations.
- The newspapers were dated March 2, 1901, predating the Titanic's maiden voyage.
- She also discovered a 9-karat gold engagement ring with a 0.2-carat diamond hidden in the wall.
- The ring is estimated to be from the 1990s and appraised at the value of its gold alone.
- Sian intends to keep the ring as a memento of the house's history rather than sell it.
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