The Mysteries of the Great Seal, Lost Treasures, and Secret Messages

After declaring independence from Great Britain on July 4th, 1776, the new nation of America recognized their need for an official Seal.  They immediately organized a committee consisting of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams for the designing of the Great Seal of the United States.  This initial committee …

2012 National Park Quarters: Treasures Found by Coin Collecting

Starting with El Yunque National Forest, the America the Beautiful Quarters Program presented another fresh set of five brilliantly designed coins for 2012. The first set of five America the Beautiful Quarters (also referred to as National Park Quarters), became available to the public in 2010. Collectors quickly added these …

The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston: A Book Review of Found Treasure

Anyone who loves adventure must read and will thoroughly enjoy Douglas Preston’s new book, The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story.  Preston grabs your attention straight away as he shares the dangers an expedition will face in order to discover the believed Lost City of the Monkey …