Natural History Museum London

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How Archaeologists Trace the Oldest Known Weapons in Human History

Archaeologists have identified several contenders for the world's oldest weapon, including wooden spears and stone points from sites in Africa and Europe. Careful analysis of context, material, and wear patterns helps distinguish weapons from other ancient tools

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Roman Guardian Spirit Relief Found at Vindolanda Barracks

Archaeologists at Vindolanda in northern England have uncovered a rare carved sandstone relief depicting a Roman Genius, preserved beneath a fourth-century barrack floor and offering new evidence for religious practices at the site

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