Who can decipher the coded message inscribed in gold on this medieval sword? Experts appeal for help.
Spectacular Viking Treasure Casts Light on Europe’s Past
Scotland’s latest Viking discovery, a hoard of gold and silver objects worth over a million pounds, throws light on Viking influence across Europe more than a thousand years ago.
Letter Home from Egyptian Soldier in Roman Pannonia
An Egyptian soldier in Roman Pannonia expresses loneliness and concern for his family in a recently-deciphered letter on papyrus.
Neolithic Peoples Loved Dairy Foods and Rejected Fish
New research shows Neolithic peoples chose dairy over fish in spite of being in a seafood-abundant area; how and why did early farmers add milk and cheese?
Reading the Runes: Decoding Runic Inscriptions of the Middle Ages
Are runes coded messages, quick notes, or tall tales? Researchers are still working to decipher many runic inscriptions, but the answer is all of the above.