Lydia: Where The First Coins Were Minted

Introduction This article will cover where some of the first coins were minted. The article will cover Lydian culture, Lydia’s capital Sardis, King Croesus, and Lydian coins. Lydia Lydia was a kingdom in the area today known as modern Turkey. It reached its peak sometime during the Iron age. Similar to other kingdoms at theContinue reading “Lydia: Where The First Coins Were Minted”

Emanuele Vittorio II: King Of A United Italy

Introduction This article will cover the life of Emanuelle Vittorio II. The article will cover Emanuele Vittorio II early life, being the king of Sardinia, the Unification of Italy, his personal life, and his death. Emanuele Vittorrio II Early Life Emanuelle was born on the 14th of March 1820 in Turin, Italy. He was theContinue reading “Emanuele Vittorio II: King Of A United Italy”

What Is Gold?

Introduction What is Gold? How does natural gold occur? And why have humans been digging it out of the ground for thousands of years? This article will briefly cover how natural gold and gold’s properties. It will also briefly cover the history of silver and the history of gold bullion. Natural Gold Gold is aContinue reading “What Is Gold?”

Ancient Rome: The City Founded By Two Brothers

Introduction This article will briefly cover the whole timeline of the Roman Republic/Empire. While there is way too much to cover in one article, this is meant to be a simple introduction for people new to Roman coins and history. The article will cover Romulus and Remus, Early Rome, the Roman Republic, and the RomanContinue reading “Ancient Rome: The City Founded By Two Brothers”

What Is Silver?

Introduction What is Silver? How does natural silver occur? And why have humans been digging it out of the ground for thousands of years? This article will briefly cover natural silver in nature and silvers properties. It will also briefly cover the history of silver and the history of silver bullion. Natural Silver Silver isContinue reading “What Is Silver?”

Magna Graecia: Greater Greece

Introduction This article will cover Magana Graecia. Also known as greater Greece, the article will cover Magna Graecia’s early Greek colonies, the Greek temples, Greater Greece’s name, and Magna Graecia’s coin minting. The Greek Colonies Starting around 800 BCE, Greek settlers began showing up on the shores of what we know today as Sicily. TheseContinue reading “Magna Graecia: Greater Greece”

Alexandra Feodorovna: The Last Tsarina of Russia

Introduction This article will briefly cover the life of the last Tsarina of Russia, Alexandra Feodorovna. The article will cover Alexandra Feodorovna’s early life, Being Tsarina of Russia, personal life, and death. Early Life Alexandra was born into the Royalty of the German Empire on the 6th of June, 1872. Throughout her life, she wasContinue reading “Alexandra Feodorovna: The Last Tsarina of Russia”

David Ben Gurion: Israel’s First Prime Minister

Introduction This article will cover the life of David Ben Gurion, also known as Israel’s first prime minister. Starting with David Ben Gurion’s early life, Military and Political Career, Israel’s first Prime Minister, Personal Life, and finally, his death. Early Life David Ben Gurion was born in Poland on the 16th of October 1886 CEContinue reading “David Ben Gurion: Israel’s First Prime Minister”

Byzantium: The Eastern Roman Empire

Introduction This article will briefly cover the Byzantine Empire. It will cover early Byzantium, the peak of the Byzantine Empire, the Capital Constantinople, the Byzantine Religion, and the end of the Byzantine Empire. Early Byzantium It is believed that Byzantium as a city was originally founded by Greeks from Megara. This is the earliest recordContinue reading “Byzantium: The Eastern Roman Empire”

Parthia: The Ancient International Trade Center

Introduction This article will briefly cover the Parthian Empire. We will cover the Parni tribe, Parthia’s location, The Parthian Capital Nisa, Zoroastrianism, and the end of the Parthian Empire. The Parni The Parni were a Scythian tribe located in the Steppes of central Asia. They conquered many of the surrounding lands by developing a uniqueContinue reading “Parthia: The Ancient International Trade Center”