Two of the most commonly accepted theories for the origin of money are the commodity theory and the chartalist theory. Both ...

Now, archaeologist Dr. Mikael Fauvelle has introduced a new idea that may better explain how money started. His study, ...

It is not the only item from nature to have been used as money. Wampum, a type of shell bead, were used as currency by Native Americans while whale teeth were exchanged for goods by people in Fiji.

Beads appear regularly in the archaeological record as a form of adornment, currency and social exchange ... Plant remains within the beads’ perforations also suggested the use of thread, she added.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For students with disabilities at Denham Springs High School, sorting and selling Mardi Gras beads is more than just a way to raise money; it’s a safe space.