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Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 hours ago

Why Winter Olympic medals broke and what the failure revealed

Several Winter Olympic medals broke or detached due to design and material issues despite assurances of durability, prompting investigations and undisclosed fixes involving metallurgy and recycled metals.
Philosophy
fromAeon
4 months ago

The extraordinary craft and fascinating symbolism of a pre-Incan ceremonial shield | Aeon Videos

A reconstructed Moche ceremonial shield features a gilded predatory owl, revealing advanced metalsmithing, symbolism, and ritual roles in warfare in 6th–9th century Peru.
History
fromOpen Culture
6 months ago

The Ancient Roman Dodecahedron: The Mysterious Object That Has Baffled Archaeologists for Centuries

Roman dodecahedra are copper-alloy, knobbed twelve-faced artifacts from the 2nd–4th centuries, primarily found in northern Europe, whose practical function remains uncertain.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
6 months ago

Richest Hellenistic Thracian grave in Bulgaria found

A Thracian warrior's richly furnished tomb dating to the 2nd century B.C. was discovered in Bulgaria, indicating his status as a local ruler.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
7 months ago

Oldest steel acupuncture needles found in Marquis of Haihun tomb

Steel acupuncture needles from the Western Han Dynasty reveal advanced metallurgical technology and historical significance for acupuncture practices.
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