The symbols on everyday currency often go unnoticed, yet one of the most familiar designs has sparked decades of questions, theories and fascination.
The U.S. one dollar bill is one of the most familiar objects in American life, yet its design is packed with symbols that quietly tell a story about power, unity, and national identity. From Latin ...
Early next year, Christie's will offer up an 1804 oil portrait of George Washington by artist Gilbert Stuart. The painting, ...