The Canadian Press on MSN

Today-History-Jan08

Today in History for Jan. 8: In 1324, explorer Marco Polo died at age 70. In 1438, the Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches met at the Council of Ferrara-Florence in an effort to form an alliance that ...
Released by the Royal Mint, the designs from this year's commemorative coin set also honor anniversaries connected to the ...
An ancient Celtic coin discovered in a field in northeast England could fetch over $5,000. A metal detectorist in Lelley, ...
Review these key documents to ensure you get the most from Social Security benefits and avoid costly mistakes that could ...
Plus, we reveal the rarest and most valuable coins out there now - and how to spot them DID you know there could be hidden treasure worth HUNDREDS in your wallet or lying around your home? If you have ...
Haiti Couleurs was the toast of Chepstow after producing a magnificent front-running display to add the Coral Welsh Grand National to the Irish equivalent he won earlier in the year ...
A 'rare' 20p coin has sold for 76 times its shop value - because of one subtle error. The coin - which dates back to 2006 - was sold for £15.36 on eBay on Tuesday ...
Washington, D.C., Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2025 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set™ (product code 25GC) on Tuesday ...
FIVE train stations in the UK left deserted for decades have undergone major renovation projects and will soon have new routes to a major city. The five stations include three on the Camp Hill Line ...
London: Queen guitarist Brian May unveiled on Monday a previously unreleased song by the legendary rock band that "no one has ever heard". The track -- formally called "Not for Sale (Polar Bear)" -- ...
The penny was first minted in 1793, per the auctioneers. America's smallest coins just brought in some big bucks. Pennies from the final minted set of the coin sold for over $16.76 million at auction ...