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Lost for 40 Years, Royal Seal of Edward the Confessor Found in Paris — Reveals Unexpected Byzantine Link
A royal seal long believed lost suddenly reappears—after decades without a trace. A rare royal seal belonging to Edward the Confessor, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, has now resurfaced in Paris after more than 40 years. This development is not simply the recovery of a lost artifact; it offers an unexpected window into the…
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Rare 9th–10th Century Helmet and Chain-Mail Unearthed at Rustavi Fortress — A First for the South Caucasus
Archaeologists in Georgia have unearthed a remarkable relic of medieval warfare — a full chain-mail shirt and an iron helmet with a facial guard — during excavations at the ancient fortress of Rustavi. The 9th–10th century armor, found inside the fortress’s sixth chamber, marks the first discovery of its kind in the entire South Caucasus.…