2,000-Year-Old Roman Shipwreck Reveals How Ancient Engineers Waterproofed Their Vessels
A Roman-era shipwreck off the coast of Ilovik Island is offering a rare, close-up look at how ancient shipbuilders protected their vessels against the constant…
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A 2,300-Year-Old Fingerprint Found on Scandinavia’s Oldest Wooden Boat
For a brief moment more than 2,300 years ago, a sailor pressed his hand into warm pine pitch while repairing a wooden boat. The gesture…