Gabriel Kirellos

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Gabriel Kirellos

Maine’s story begins long before statehood, with Indigenous cultures, rugged coastlines, and early European settlements shaping its identity. Over the centuries, Maine has been home to shipbuilders, revolutionaries, fishermen, and artists, each leaving behind traces of their era. From colonial skirmishes and maritime triumphs to Gilded Age architecture and preserved riverfronts, the state holds a wealth of historic landmarks.

1 week ago | thecollector.com | Gabriel Kirellos

Australia’s story stretches back over 60,000 years, beginning with its First Nations peoples and evolving through waves of colonial exploration, gold rushes, wars, and modern nation-building. While major cities reflect this layered past, Queensland in particular holds a distinct place in that narrative. From early pastoral settlements and gold discoveries to pivotal infrastructure and immigration landmarks, Queensland has been shaped by its regional towns just as much as its capitals.

2 weeks ago | thecollector.com | Gabriel Kirellos

Vermont may be small in size, but it looms large in American history. From its fierce Revolutionary War battles and independent 18th-century constitution to the quiet rise of a U.S. president, the Green Mountain State has witnessed defining moments that shaped both state and nation. Known for its rugged mountains, pastoral towns, and civic-minded spirit, Vermont was the first state to outlaw slavery and one of the earliest to grant broad suffrage.

2 weeks ago | thecollector.com | Gabriel Kirellos

Stretching from the rocky harbors of Maine to the barrier islands of North Carolina, the East Coast of the United States is a living archive of the nation’s maritime history. This coastline saw merchant ships launch into global trade, naval battles that helped shape independence, and generations of shipbuilders, fishermen, and sailors whose legacies still ripple through time. Maritime history here isn’t just preserved…it’s alive.

2 weeks ago | thecollector.com | Gabriel Kirellos

Washington State has a history as expansive and layered as its landscapes. Long before statehood in 1889, the region was home to numerous Indigenous tribes who shaped its identity and geography. The arrival of explorers, traders, and pioneers brought about a new chapter, marked by fur trading, timber, mining booms, and the Oregon Trail. Over time, Washington became a major hub for railroads, agriculture, and industry.