Greek Reporter1d
Coins, a Form of Marketing in Ancient Greece
Before presidential addresses and social media, ancient rulers used coins as a form of marketing to reach their people in ...
ZME Science3d
How an Ancient Plant Became the World’s First Birth Control and Rome’s Love Potion. Then Went Extinct Because of It
This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.
National Politics
When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first ...
Here’s a look at the history of the penny and why it could be going away
When the United States Mint was created in 1792, one of the first coins it made was the one-cent coin. The image on the first ...
Greek Reporter9d
Amateur Treasure Hunter Discovers Coin Minted by Viking Ruler in Britain
A treasure hunter unearthed a silver coin minted during the reign of Guthrum, a Viking commander of eastern England.
Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain's currency
Judges in red robes and white gloves convened Tuesday in the ornate livery hall of London's Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths ...
gambling10d
Sobek’s Godly Spins Online Slot
Gods of Ancient Egypt head to their version of Las Vegas in the Sobek’s Godly Spins online slot from Play’n GO. Anubis, Horus ...
Numismatic News10d
Returning to Cultural Roots in Kazakhstan
The National Bank of Kazakhstan unveils the new 2,000 tenge note, blending ancient Saka heritage, local wildlife, and cutting ...
More than $318,000 in gold, silver ‘devil’ coins found at rare Medieval pagan site
A dig near the hamlet of Hezingen uncovered 190 treasures at the former pagan site dating back to the 8th century, where the ...
Art, but make it Eagles: A bird-filled art guide for Philadelphians who aren’t really into football
Painter William Birch moved to Philadelphia from England in 1794 and made a name for himself for his exquisite enamel copies ...
University of Dayton14d
Moon as a Symbol
Visit the homepage for more information. Q: Is there a Marian symbolism related to the moon? Is the expression "pale moon rising" a Marian reference? A: It would be interesting to see the exact ...
Archaeologists Discovered the Pieces of a Fifth-Century Board Game. They Tell a Big Story.
The games in questions could be either Ludus Latrunculi or Doudecim Scripta, both of which were known board games played with bone pieces by Roman soldiers in the fifth century. Celikbas said both are ...