Tiny Danish Stamp Reshapes Origins of Sutton Hoo Helmet
A recent discovery on the Danish island of Tåsinge is overturning long-held theories about the origins of the Sutton Hoo helmet, one of the most prized treasures of Anglo-Saxon history. A small metal stamp (“patrice”) found by a metal detectorist bears striking similarities to motifs found on the helmet, suggesting this iconic artifact may have
Oldest Known Stone Mould Discovered in Roman Hispania, Shedding Light on Coin Production
Excavations at the ancient settlement of Obulco in Porcuna, Spain, have unearthed the oldest evidence of coin production in Roman Hispania. This important discovery by archaeologists from the University of Jaén was announced by ‘La Brújula Verde’ and opens a unique window on economic practices in antiquity. Obulco was a vibrant city, both commercially and