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Beads: the Ancient International Currency

Written By Kasaysayan Hunters on Thursday, Jul 11, 2019 | 10:23 PM

 
Often overlooked, ancient beads are abundantly found on the Philippine islands. Beads were the ancient international currency, and the sheer number of similar beads found all over the world, tell the story of a robust maritime trade carried on by our ancestors. What can these beads tell us about our history?