Introduction Among the ancient gold coins of South and Central Asia, few pieces capture the imagination quite like the Kushan Empire Gold Dinar of Vasudeva I . Struck around c. 191–232 CE , this stunning 8-gram gold coin represents a powerful era of trade, cultural exchange, military prestige, and religious transformation. With a diameter of about 2.2 cm , the coin showcases a refined combinatio...
Introduction The Philippines, a land of deep spirituality, mysticism, and cultural diversity, is home to countless traditions that blur the line between religion and folklore. Among these traditions, few are as captivating as the belief in the anting-anting , a charm or amulet believed to hold supernatural powers. While these objects can be made from various materials—stone, wood, cloth, or bone—one of the most prestigious and revered forms is the gold anting-anting . Gold, being a symbol of purity, wealth, and divine energy, adds another layer of sacred meaning to the already powerful concept of the anting-anting. For centuries, Fili...