From St. Augustine’s day to the present, Christians have gathered for ceremonial foot washing on Maundy Thursday – but it is the British tradition that has led to some of...
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Knights in shining armor... fair damsels... jousting tournaments and legendary feats of daring-do were all funded by something perhaps not quite as legendary, but ever-so-fascinating - the hand-hammered penny. Take...
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Yep, this one can be a bit confusing, because, well, these amazing artifacts just aren't round. But, there are some general "Rules of Thumb" (and the picture guide above doesn't hurt...
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Crafting shipwreck treasure coins - like these from the Atocha and Sao Jose - into heirloom necklaces is part art, part science. And, of course, learn more about Atocha coins...
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OK, so at first blush this may not seem to have anything to do with shipwreck treasure coins, but when you add in Columbus, the Ottoman empire, a pope and...
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Discover how a 1784 shipwreck shaped the modern world, and how her precious cargo of "America's First Silver Dollars" made a greater mark on history at the bottom of the sea than if...
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How to read the legendary Pillars and Waves treasure coins of the Spanish Main... yes, you too can amaze your friends and family with your keen understanding of piratical history!
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I got into the treasure hunting and adventure biz back in 1988 when I was a Firefighter/EMT in Key Largo and wrote stories for Florida Keys newspapers and publications. There...
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Ahoy Seafarers, Scurvy Bilge Rats... and, of course, Pirates! Here be the latest videos from the Captain's Cabin: All about Pieces of Eight Part I, and Inside the Studio: Creating a...
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