A quarter is one of those coins that still gets respect in America. That's mainly because of its face value (25 cents) but also because it has a more commanding physical presence than the much ...

Although the Royal Charter of the Colony of Virginia in 1609 granted the authority to mint coins, the power was never used ...

This modest Ohio town gave us Neil Armstrong, the first person to leave footprints on another world. The Armstrong Air & Space Museum stands as both tribute and inspiration—its distinctive white dome ...

Rare earth metals and global trade Early in the 21st century, the advance of digital technologies and the transition to an economy based on renewable energies created a demand for rare earth elements.

Modern society now uses rare earth magnets in everything from national defense, where magnet-based systems are integral to missile guidance and aircraft, to the clean energy transition, which ...

A rare piece of history just surfaced! We uncovered an aqua-colored Frisco Hutchinson bottle, a true gem for antique bottle collectors. With its unique shape and rich glass hue, this rare hutch ...

Wilton Historical Society successfully removes 12 large posts and beams from Walley home for long-term preservation. Artifacts will be used in educational displays.

SPOTTING these exact details on rare coins could make them worth up to 416 times their face value. A coin is usually regarded as rare if a limited amount of the piece was put into circulation, mean… ...

The century set the stage for modern life with developments such as the electric light, the electric motor, the telephone, the sewing machine, the automobile, and X-rays. The difference between life ...

These Gold Coins May Solve the Mystery of the ‘World’s Richest Shipwreck,’ Confirming Its Identity as a Legendary 18th-Century Galleon Minted in Peru in 1707, the money bolsters the evidence ...

About 40 people filled the grand front room of the Dawson Carnegie Library, June 17, to share stories and swap tidbits of building history as the Terrell County Historic Preservation Society ...