When you hear it said that “Modern steel is disposable by design”, your ears perk up, as you just caught the unmistakable sound of faux romanticism along with ‘lost ancient technology‘ vibes. Although ...

A high-altitude city in Uzbekistan with fortifications and iron workshops may match Marsmanda, revising Silk Road history.

The image of a medieval knight moving slowly and stiffly under the tremendous weight of his costly armor as he readies for battle or a joust is firmly fixed in people’s imagination. But, according to ...

Archaeologists have uncovered several artifacts, including jewelry and coins, from the Iron Age, Roman-era and medieval period at an excavation in the United Kingdom. The artifacts came to light ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Castlecore blends medieval history with modern comfort to create a cozy, regal atmosphere. The aesthetic relies on ...

A 12th-century monk's slightly out of left field recommendation to treat iron with pork fat had scientific merit, University of Tartu experiments have proved. Doing so can make an iron disc as hard as ...