In 1620, the Pilgrims set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in the Mayflower. Though headed for Manhattan, the Mayflower was caught in a storm, and landed at Plymouth Rock instead. While this inhospitable environment was not their intended destination, the Pilgrims nonetheless made a home for themselves in Plymouth. With the help of Native American… Read more »

When you’re running for public office, Election Day is everything. Once all of the ballots are in, candidates can get a sense of relief that it’s over, even though they may not know whether they won. But sometimes, determining the result of an election is not as simple as just counting ballots. In Lincoln County,… Read more »

Gold gets all the headlines, but silver is a shrewd investment if you know what you’re doing. One method of investing in silver is the tried-and-true idea of buying low and selling high. And right now, silver has momentarily dipped to 2008 prices. So that might be your signal to invest in silver rounds, silver… Read more »

Most of the time, coins depict former politicians or other notable leaders. However, there are far more ghoulish and macabre coins that come to mind this time of year. Vampires, UFOs, and pirates are all featured on coins. So if you’re spellbound by creepy coins, read on—at your own risk. Romanian Dracula Coin Most of… Read more »

It’s that time of year again. Kids dress up in costumes, and candy is the currency du jour for children of all ages. But before Halloween became the holiday we all know, folks in Ireland and Scotland had different ways to celebrate on the same night. Their Halloween traditions didn’t involve with sweets. They celebrated… Read more »