69cm (27in) long. See a similar bronze sword of similar size, Eastern Zhou or Han dynasty, illustrated by J.Rawson and E.Bunker, Ancient Chinese and Ordos Bronzes, Hong Kong, 1990, p.164, no.65.

The long tapering blade with bevelled edges and with a distinct median ridge decorated with a criss-cross lattice pattern, the hilt with two circular flanges below a circular, dished pommel. 54cm (21 ...

Bronze swords dating back to the Iron Age have just unveiled a well-kept secret. Thanks to an innovative imaging technique, researchers have uncovered modern modifications on these weapons, proving ...

“conclusively showing that ‘iron cores’ were not a technological feature in these bronze swords, but a result of modern tampering.” The findings not only evidence the prevalence of modern ...

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Bronze swords dating back to the Iron Age have just unveiled a well-kept secret. Thanks to an innovative imaging technique, ...

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The injury-plagued Las Vegas Raiders are in need of depth, and they made another move to address the matter on Wednesday. The club announced it has signed linebacker Blake Lynch to the practice squad.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave about $75 million last quarter to a super PAC that has heavily propped up former President Donald Trump’s election bid, according to a filing released Tuesday ...