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How the Gold Rush Shaped the American West

Peter Morrell

The California Gold Rush was one of the most transformative events in American history. From the hundreds of thousands of people who set out west to find their fortune to...

How the Gold Rush Shaped the American West

Peter Morrell

The California Gold Rush was one of the most transformative events in American history. From the hundreds of thousands of people who set out west to find their fortune to...

The History of Gold in Ancient Egypt

Peter Morrell

Gold was more than just a shiny metal in ancient Egypt: It was a symbol of power, religion, and wealth. Unlike in many cultures where gold was simply a treasure,...

The History of Gold in Ancient Egypt

Peter Morrell

Gold was more than just a shiny metal in ancient Egypt: It was a symbol of power, religion, and wealth. Unlike in many cultures where gold was simply a treasure,...

A Brief Royal History of Britain's Crown Jewels

Peter Morrell

The Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, a collection of sacred and ceremonial objects used in coronations and other significant state events by the British monarchy, includes extraordinary crowns, scepters,...

A Brief Royal History of Britain's Crown Jewels

Peter Morrell

The Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, a collection of sacred and ceremonial objects used in coronations and other significant state events by the British monarchy, includes extraordinary crowns, scepters,...

65 Metals and Alloys Ranked by Cost per Ounce

65 Metals and Alloys Ranked by Cost per Ounce

Peter Morrell

Throughout history, metals have influenced the way humans and civilizations traded, hunted, fought, and advanced society and technology. There are few materials to have impacted the world as greatly. Due...

65 Metals and Alloys Ranked by Cost per Ounce

Peter Morrell

Throughout history, metals have influenced the way humans and civilizations traded, hunted, fought, and advanced society and technology. There are few materials to have impacted the world as greatly. Due...

All About Archaeology: From History Sites to Jewelry and Other Artifacts

All About Archaeology: From History Sites to Je...

Peter Morrell

Archaeology is the science of exploring human history by examining the things people left behind. Archaeologists might study incredibly old fossils from the dawn of humanity, or they could investigate...

All About Archaeology: From History Sites to Je...

Peter Morrell

Archaeology is the science of exploring human history by examining the things people left behind. Archaeologists might study incredibly old fossils from the dawn of humanity, or they could investigate...

How to Clean and Store Antique Jewelry

Peter Morrell

Antique jewelry is not just a collection of beautiful pieces; it embodies craftsmanship, history, and personal stories that transcend generations. These pieces often have significant monetary value as well due...

How to Clean and Store Antique Jewelry

Peter Morrell

Antique jewelry is not just a collection of beautiful pieces; it embodies craftsmanship, history, and personal stories that transcend generations. These pieces often have significant monetary value as well due...