Remarkably, parts of its leather-and-wood sheath and the beaver fur lining have also stood the test of time. The rounded knob at the end of the sword's handle, known as a pommel, also features a ...

Three swords with iron blades were still protected in their wooden and leather sheaths, each measuring ... stalactite with an inscription written in ancient Hebrew script characteristic of the ...

The sword remains in remarkable condition, featuring a handle adorned with silver and gold that exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship. The blade is inscribed with ancient symbols. Remarkably, elements ...

The lead archaeologist at the grave site told Newsweek that the sword was an "elite object that marked its owner out as special." ...

A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors.

A sixth-century sword described as "incredible" by archaeologists has been unearthed from an Anglo-Saxon cemetery in rural Kent. The sword, which features a silver-and-gilt hilt with intricate ...

The fair, with 77 exhibitors, is a mini-museum, featuring arts, antiquities and design objects, from old masters to art ...

A medieval castle was fitted with a “hidey-hole” from a worker there centuries ago, and is among discoveries made by archaeologists in 2024. Screengrab from Wessex Archaeology's Facebook video ...