Two of the most commonly accepted theories for the origin of money are the commodity theory and the chartalist theory. Both ...

Unlike coins or paper money, cowrie shells were durable and visually appealing, with a variety of patterns across the tiny domed shell that made them harder to counterfeit. Cowries could be ...

Comprised of cowrie shells ... being used as money. They even represented power in trade: Europeans in the 16th century used cowries to enter African trade markets. Shells were used to purchase ...

Poised, powerful, and intentional, Justice Jackson sent a message with her main accessory of choice: a bold, layered cowrie shell necklace paired with matching earrings. Against her black ...

A Bronze Age man who was shot in the nose over 5,000 years ago has been facially reconstructed for the first time. Scientists also found that contrary to popular belief, the arrow in his face wasn ...

If the state just has to spend infrastructure money in Bronzeville, there’s a project that can be helped along. But when it comes to using those public funds to help along a Bears stadium in ...

Politicians are known for making statements without ever uttering a word. Those attending President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday were no exception. So it begs the question: Why did ...

Wearing a striking layered cowrie shell necklace and matching earrings, Justice Jackson’s look was a blend of elegance and cultural significance, resonating deeply within the African American ...

An Ohio artist has forged a larger-than-life 15-foot-tall, $1 million bronze statue of President Trump that will tour the country before eventually ending up at a future Trump presidential library.