Surprise in the 'First Kings of Europe' exhibit (Chicago, IL)

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Surprise in the 'First Kings of Europe' exhibit (Chicago, IL)

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https://www.cnet.com/science/replica-sw ... -old-deal/
The sword's story is like something out of Antiques Roadshow, one of those amazing finds that astounds the audience. What, this old thing? We just found it in a river.

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/ ... ve-bavaria

Too good to be true? 3,000 years old?!

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There goes my theory that the sword was invented by Homer.
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