famous short arms of Tyrannosaurus Rex This could be the result of a major change in the way giant meat-eating dinosaurs hunted, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and the University of Cambridge. Research, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B82 species of theropods, a group of …
Posted December 5, 2016 Collecting coins can sometimes be very difficult, but the authors of these books give numismatists the knowledge they need to navigate the world of coins. By making sure to include as much information as possible in these excellent reference books, collectors and coin enthusiasts can feel more comfortable when completing their …
The 30 pieces of silver of Judas Iscariot are so famous, so infamous in history, that it is a euphemism for betrayal in Western culture. Have you ever wondered what those 30 pieces of silver actually were – or how much they were worth? Scholars have debated these questions for years. let’s move forward some …
Posted on December 13, 2016 Let’s face it, collecting coins is an expensive hobby but those who love to engage in it know the long-term value of their investment. Sometimes it takes a little longer for that initial investment to pay off but the stories and history behind those coins are what make them worth …
Dense tropical rainforests were long thought to be one of the last places where early humans could survive. For decades, researchers believed that our ancestors lived primarily in open grasslands and coastal areas, avoiding the dense forests of Africa until much later in history. Evidence from West Africa is now forcing scientists to dramatically reconsider …
Last year we held a contest in which participants had to guess the number of birds displayed on a panel of this extraordinary vase signed by Sozan (principal artist of Kinkozan Company). The correct answer was a shocking 284! The contest was a big hit with many of our friends, followers and customers participating, so …
Late Ming Dynasty ceramics discovered in Northern Samar, Philippines Tacloban City, Philippines-philippine news agency It is reported that a piece of Chinese ceramic from the late sixteenth or early seventeenth century was discovered in the Philippines on the northern end of the island of Samar during a construction project. Provincial Planning and Development Officer J. …
You have inherited coins from a friend or relative, or you have been gifted a coin collection. What should you do with it? This is a common question. we have talked before Should collectors leave their coins to heirsBut If you have inherited coins And not knowing their value, deciding what to do next can …
According to Jiangyin, China-A biology Traces of anesthetic have been found on a pair of iron scissors and tweezers recovered from the 600-year-old tomb of Xia Quan in eastern China, according to reports. Kangkang Zhao of Northwest University in China and colleagues used X-ray fluorescence analysis to identify the metal in the devices, and then …
The hoard of jewelery was found in a ceramic jar. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A hoard of more than 100 gold, silver and gemstone ornaments stored in ceramic jars was discovered in Diriyah, a settlement that was once a stop on the route that linked Basra in southern Iraq and Mecca on the west coast …