Currency or money is a medium of exchange. Currencies initially appeared in the fertile river civilizations of Sumer and Egypt. These early civilizations used metal, beads, or ivory to represent stored commodities. By exchanging the tokens, they were able to trade various commodities without the need to physically move them…. Read more“Map Monday, Currency Names Across the World”
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Map Monday, When Does Spring Arrive in the US?
When does spring arrive in the northern hemisphere? It sounds like a simple question. For those of us who still have wall calendars, it’s printed in bold letters on a specific date. If unlike me, you’re fully in the 21st century, your phone or some other connected device typically tells… Read more“Map Monday, When Does Spring Arrive in the US?”
Map Monday, A Brief History of Christmas Trees
Modern Christmas trees trace their origins to renaissance Germany. Some attribute the beginning to Martin Luther. In addition to his Ninety-Five Theses, which disputed the efficacy of Indulgences – a big money raiser for the church – he’s also credited with placing lit candles on an evergreen tree. There’s no… Read more“Map Monday, A Brief History of Christmas Trees”