The 19th century was a period of vast and sometimes confusing change for American currency. Unlike the standardized dollars and cents we use today, money during this era was a messy, often distrusted, collection of coinage and countless varieties of paper notes. The century's...
The American landscape today is dominated by a few fast-food giants. But rewind to the mid-20th century, and the suburban highways were dotted with dazzling, competitive chains, each promising a unique burger, a revolutionary menu item, or a novel dining experience. These chains—like Burger...
