Category Archives: History

This month’s article will focus less on history and more on the eerier side of relic hunting. Since Halloween has just passed us (but actually was engulfing me while I wrote this) I think it’s a good opportunity to tell … Continue reading →

Relic hunting has been the catalyst behind my personal love of history. In school and university, I admittedly found it boring. Finding physical pieces from the past fueled my interest to learn more, and to appreciate the struggles and achievements … Continue reading →

Did you know? The United States of America didn’t start minting its own coinage “nationally” until 1793 (technically 1792 with the half disme/dime). Prior to that, circulated currency was mostly from Britain (which makes sense, of course, since we were … Continue reading →

As one of the original colonies, it’s not surprising that New Jersey was a critical player in the American Revolution. Geographically located between New York and Philadelphia, surrounded by major waterways like the Hudson and Delaware Rivers, it’s understandable why … Continue reading →