The rare 14th-century portolan chart is worth $7.5 million. Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times / Getty Images. Last fall, Christie’s auctioned off a “highly unusual” nautical map as part of ...

His careful eye uncovered a 14th century treasure he purchased for a relative steal. ... LA Times Today: A Getty estate sale map turns out to be 14th century treasure — worth $7.5-million.

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 14th-century medieval castle, including a moat, hidden beneath the courtyard of a historic hotel in France. Jewelry, pots, pans and padlocks were ...