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The Scarcity of Small Denomination Coins In the late 18th century, the American colonies faced a shortage of small-denomination coins, and various states, including Massachusetts, took action to address the issue. The States' Response: Massachusetts Leads the Way On...
Site of Julius Caesar’s Assassination is Opened
“Beware the ides of March,” wrote Shakespeare about the day of Julius Caesar’s assassination. Now, over 2,000 years later, tourists can finally visit the site of this infamous killing, which set off a series of events leading to the end of the Roman Republic. While...
The Birth of Continental Currency
Revolutionary Financial Decision: The Birth of Continental Currency and its Impact on American History Congress issues $2 million in bills of credit. On June 22nd, 1775, the Continental Congress issued its first paper money on this momentous day. This revolutionary...
Brasher’s 1787 Gold Doubloon
The Brasher Doubloon: A Historical Masterpiece of American Coinage Introduction New York City, once the capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790, held great significance during the late eighteenth century. Among the notable figures in this bustling metropolis...
Death of Alexander the Great June 11th, 323 BC
Alexander the Great, or Alexander III of Macedon, was an influential figure in the ancient world. His death was as mysterious as his life was extraordinary. Born in 356 BC, Alexander the Great spent his short but dynamic life carving out an empire stretching from...
Rhode Island declares Independence from England
On May 4, 1776, Rhode Island declares Independence from England Boldly Breaking Free: Rhode Island's Path to Independence and the Reluctant Ratification of the US Constitution On May 4, 1776, Rhode Island, a colony founded by fervent religious dissenters seeking...
Sextus Pompey Magnus
Sextus Pompey Magnus: The Last Stand of the Roman Republic Sextus Pompey Magnus, the younger son of Pompey the Great, was a prominent figure during the tumultuous final years of the Roman Republic. His naval prowess, strategic acumen, and tenacious resistance against...
Whydah Pirate Ship Coin Pendant
Article By Steward Lytle
Titus Quinctius Flamininus Roman Republic Leader
Titus Quinctius Flamininus: A Pivotal Figure in the Roman Republic The Rise of Titus Quinctius Flamininus Titus Quinctius Flamininus was a distinguished Roman statesman and military leader who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Roman Republic during...
Cato the Younger
Cato the Younger Introduction Cato the Younger, full name Marcus Porcius Cato, also known as Cato of Utica, was a prominent Roman Senator and philosopher in the late Roman Republic. Born in 95 BC, he is best remembered for his unwavering opposition to Julius Caesar...
