This video turns a Bronze Age weapon build into a deeper look at how difficult early metalworking really was. The stakes rise when casting the sword becomes more than a simple pour, involving ...

After decades of debate and assumptions, archaeologists have picked up their Bronze Age swords to find out whether these soft metal weapons could really hack it in combat. For a long time, ...

Previous investigations into the use of Bronze Age weapons either applied experimental techniques, such as recreations of combat, or metalwork wear analysis, in which scientists use microscopes to ...

A bronze sword made more than 3,000 years ago that is so well-preserved it “almost still shines” has been unearthed in Germany, officials say. Bavaria’s state office for the preservation of historical ...

In this video, I demonstrate the process of creating a bronze (10% tin) cast Xiphos sword. Topics covered include: - Sourcing metals - Bronze alloy specifics - Pattern creation and mold making - The c ...

The sword, which has iron rivets in its handle, may be one of the earliest iron artifacts found in Denmark. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...