The man… the myths… the legends.
Entrance to King Tut’s tomb discovered 100 years ago!
As 1922 neared its end, a team of intrepid explorers led by British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered a step in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. It was a groundbreaking discovery – at the time,...
The Look of Freedom
Liberty received a radiating crown to wear on the 1921 Peace dollar. But before that, our national symbol wore a different design on her head. Let’s look at some sought-after coins featuring the cap...
Collecting the Twelve Caesars
There are many things I love about coin collecting. But one thing I love most is the way coins let you – literally – hold history in the palms of your hands. And you...
Maya Angelou Rises on New Quarters for 2022
Acclaimed writer and social justice advocate Maya Angelou had a long list of achievements that broke barriers. She was the first black woman to pen a non-fiction, international best-seller I Know Why the Caged...