Is there any basis for the idea that the Etruscans were descendants of the Trojans. Does the literary evidence really support ...

In the 17th century, when the monetary system was in turmoil due to the Civil War, many tradesmen made their own money, known as tokens. In the Basingstoke area some 13 tokens of different designs ...

Did the Trojan War really happen? Scholars continue to debate this, but establishing the true chronology of the legend might be the solution.

Nowadays, we probably never stop to think about why money was invented. If you are a cynical person, you won't be surprised to learn the prime motivation was to make a profit for rulers.

Associate Professor and Director, Ancient Israel Program, Australian Catholic University Nowadays, we probably never stop to think about why money was invented. If you are a cynical person, you ...

Their value derives from the state enforcing their use and guaranteeing them, just as it was for the Lydians. And even Trump's meme coin is not his only venture into coins.