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Not for the faint of heart: a torture device from a Canadian collector's collection
nat4b
nat4b
22 September, 19:26

Not for the faint of heart: a torture device from a Canadian collector's collection

In a quiet town in Ontario, hidden from the hustle and bustle of city life, lives a man whose particular passion has made him...
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A warrior's 'legacy' – an iron helmet with a skull inside from the Royal Ontario Museum
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nat4b
18 September, 08:36

A warrior's 'legacy' – an iron helmet with a skull inside from the Royal Ontario Museum

A mysterious relic, an iron helmet with a warrior's skull inside, was found in 1834. It is now a gallery exhibit at the Royal...
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Cast copper alloy with muzzle loading is the oldest naval gun in Europe
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nat4b
14 September, 15:41

Cast copper alloy with muzzle loading is the oldest naval gun in Europe

A group of international researchers, led by maritime archaeologist Staffan von Arbin from the University of Gothenburg...
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Shotgun that belonged to Annie Oakley sold at auction for $258,000
Bohdan_Kozak
Bohdan_Kozak
14 September, 12:03

Shotgun that belonged to Annie Oakley sold at auction for $258,000

Annie Oakley's famous shotgun, used at the legendary Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in 1888, sold at Morphy Auctions September...
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Israeli archaeologists have discovered four 1,900-year-old Roman swords stuck in a crevice inside a cave in the Judean Desert.
Bohdan_Kozak
Bohdan_Kozak
7 September, 16:15

Israeli archaeologists have discovered four 1,900-year-old Roman swords stuck in a crevice inside a cave in the Judean Desert.

Archaeologists in Israel have discovered four well-preserved 1,900-year-old Roman swords stuck in a crevice inside a cave in...
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Tsuba is an example of reliable protection, extraordinary beauty and adherence to traditions
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nat4b
21 July, 16:27

Tsuba is an example of reliable protection, extraordinary beauty and adherence to traditions

In the realm of traditional Japanese fighting skills, tsuba, also known as an analogue of the guard, occupies an important and...
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A burial of bronze age was found. Scientists are amazed…
Daria_Kuldushova
Daria_Kuldushova
27 June, 10:46

A burial of bronze age was found. Scientists are amazed…

Almost every corner of the world heard about the town in the Bavarian lands in the last few days. Such attention is due to an...
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Record-breaking auction sales continue... Final bid for Indian sword reaches £14.1m
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nat4b
27 May, 17:31

Record-breaking auction sales continue... Final bid for Indian sword reaches £14.1m

The histories of antiques are often quite confusing. But this is exactly what attracts their connoisseurs. And especially...
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Strange finds related to the Vikings
Daria_Kuldushova
Daria_Kuldushova
26 February, 18:12

Strange finds related to the Vikings

Near the city of Köping in Sweden, archaeologists are excavating a Viking cemetery. Something interesting was discovered in...
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