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Collecting Original Maps

So you’re looking to collect antique maps, but you’re not sure where to start. Whether you’ve already found a few smaller pieces, or are completely new to the scene, these tips and tricks will help...

Collecting Rare Books

Ever think to start collecting rare books? Perhaps you’ve wondered: where do I even begin? Well, there is not just one way to collect, but we can help you get started on your very own collection. D...

Navigating Antique Maps: The Compass Rose

Compass roses are an instrumental design element of charts and antique maps. They act as an orientation reference, aid mariners in navigating through open water, and serve as a focal point to highl...

Top Gifts for Mother's Day

Celebrate Mom! This Mother's Day, give her something that will show how much you really care. We chose the top gifts for Mother's Day that are guaranteed to wow.

How the Civil War Really Ended

Confederate General Robert E. Lee led his Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War, and on April 9, 1865, he surrendered. His surrender is commonly regarded as the end of the Civil W...

Bespoke Timepieces

Crafters pride themselves on the unique qualities of their work. John Beck McConnico, founder and owner of Bespoke Watch Projects, is an American watch designer and maker that is truly perfecting h...

The Disappearing Declaration: Preserving the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence has survived for over 200 years, but not without its scars. From folds and fading to even a handprint in the lower left corner, this impressive manuscript is well-wo...

An Interview with Stacey Lee Webber

We chatted with Stacey to learn more about the process of creating unique works of art from found objects of the current world and the past.

Flags of the American Centennial

America’s first Centennial was cause for great celebration. The flags produced during that period are an example of flagmakers' creativity and passion for displaying a symbol of American freedom. ...

How Washington Made a Name for Himself

George Washington’s name was known among the prominent circles in America and Great Britain, even before the Revolutionary War. But how was he so famous? It all goes back to his first solo mission ...