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The Open Championship is being played outside Great Britain for only the third time in the event’s 153-year history. On each occasion – in 1951, 2019 and now 20 ...
The excavation, which followed the discovery of two Roman swords in 2023, is providing historians with fresh insights into ...
An international research team has found that black eye makeup used between the 9th and 7th centuries BCE in the northwest of ...
The world’s earliest known steel “acupuncture needles,” dating back roughly 2,000 years, have been unearthed in China. It’s ...
Archaeologists discover two 2,300-year-old Celtic swords encrusted with glass and copper in France, revealing ancient ...
As smelting technology improved and iron became cheaper, this metal began to be used in mining wagonways across Europe. By the 1850s, steel, a refined alloy of iron, then took over.
In the middle of Delhi, not far from the iconic Qutub Minar, stands an ancient iron pillar that has puzzled scientists and historians for over 1,600 years. Despite facing harsh weather, pollution ...
A new study shows that protective resins can react with iron-containing metals, causing damage to precious artifacts. The study also shows a non-invasive fluorescence imaging strategy that can reveals ...
A metal detectorist named Peter Heads discovered an “exceptional” Iron Age hoard outside of Melsonby, North Yorkshire, UK. Finds at the excavation site include vehicle parts, elaborately ...
According to researchers at Durham University, the collection suggests the presence of a wealthy class of Iron Age elites who were influenced by trade and cultural exchange with ancient Europe.
The best cast iron skillets can sear steaks, bake pizzas, and crisp chicken skin to perfection. But it’s not the only type of pan with these qualities; carbon steel is a close relative that can ...
Witness the incredible journey of steel, starting from raw iron ore and ending as a durable and versatile construction material. This video reveals the detailed process of steel production ...