OCCRP1 天
The Ancient Egyptian Treasures of a German Sailor Who May Not Have Existed
For years, major artifacts sold to collectors and museums have been attributed to a Bremen-born naval officer who apparently ...
Chip Chick on MSN2 天
An Ancient Mold Used To Create Medusa Masks Was Found On The Island Of Sicily, And It's ...
While exploring the ruins of Finziade, the last Greek colony on the island of Sicily, archaeologists discovered a mold that [ ...
Greek Reporter2 天
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 ...
auctiondaily3 天
Chanel Tweed Jacket and Krugerrand Gold Coin Pendant Lead Everard Auctions and Appraisals ...
Several luxury timepieces are on offer, including a Rolex Orchid gold and diamond watch for women (lot #778; estimate: $2,000 ...
Greek Reporter3 天
Unveiling the Glorious Ancient Greek City of Europos
The little-known ancient Greek city of Europos has started to unveil its secrets in a new wave of excavations that started in ...
ZME Science4 天
How an Ancient Plant Became the World’s First Birth Control and Rome’s Love Potion ...
This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.
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 ...
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 ...
Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain's currency
A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards ...
Wandsworth Guardian14 天
Oedipus at the Old Vic is a compelling performance of a Greek tragedy
Oedipus starring Rami Malek and Indira Varma has finally arrived at the Old Vic and the tension was palpable from start to finish. Ella Hickson’s adaptation of the Greek tragedy Oedipus, starring Rami ...
The Royal Family16 天
Coinage and Bank Notes
The first coins were struck in the British Isles 2000 years ago using designs copied from Greek coins. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43, the Roman coinage system was introduced. After ...