Meatloaf, polpettone in Italian, is always a crowd pleaser and the perfect comfort food in winter time. This turkey version is lighter than most recipes, but just as delicious. It's a favorite among my grandkids, and also works great for a potluck dinner. #LidiasRecipes #LidiasItaly #LidiaBastianich #TuttiaTavolaaMangiare #Italian | Lidia Bastianich

The kingdom of Lydia pioneered the first coins around 600 BC, revolutionizing trade and shaping the future of global economies. | History Revived

Coins are among the oldest forms of money created by human civilization. The first known coins appeared around the 7th century BCE in the ancient kingdom of Lydia, located in what is now Turkey. They were made of a natural alloy of gold and silver called electrum, and bore simple designs to guarantee authenticity. As trade expanded across the Mediterranean, Greek city-states developed their own coinage, often decorated with images of gods, animals, and symbols of power. The Romans later perfecte