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This 2,500-year-old Chinese sword looks like "something from the J.R.R. Tolkien universe that has entered the actual historical record"
A 2,500-year-old Chinese sword discovered in 1965 remains razor-sharp and pristine today, seemingly defying the natural laws ...
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Historic Swords and Daggers That Sold for Bonkers Amounts
From the courts of emperors to the battlefields of history, swords have long symbolized power, honor, and craftsmanship. As collectors vie for these treasured relics, a select few have gained ...
'Astonishing' Ancient Sword Discovery Stuns Archaeologists—'Top Echelons'
The lead archaeologist at the grave site told Newsweek that the sword was an "elite object that marked its owner out as special." ...
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Historic sword restored to former glory, returned to shrine
HITOYOSHI, Kumamoto Prefecture--A samurai sword forged in 1665 by a master ... that badly damaged a local shrine's collection of 77 historic blades. Torrential rains last July on the main southern ...
Steel Jam gathers Medieval swordfighting enthusiasts this weekend in Clermont
This weekend’s “Steel Jam” at Clermont City Center gathers combatants from across the state for Florida’s largest swordfighting tournament. Participants of all ages will ...