A medieval sword with rare gold-copper symbols was discovered by construction workers in the Netherlands, according to officials. It is now on display at a Dutch museum.

The sword weighed 4 pounds, measured to be 4-feet-long and dates back to the Third Crusade which was launched when three European monarchs tried to retake Jerusalem after its fall to the Muslims.

The sword, which is now displayed at the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden, is not only an archaeological treasure but also a symbol of the region’s turbulent medieval history.

An ancient sword from the medieval era that was found last year is now on display for the first time ever. The sword, which was found in surprisingly good condition in June 2022, is now open to ...

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An 800-year-old sword discovered off the coast of Newe-Yam in the Mediterranean Sea was likely used in a naval battle, a new study revealed.

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The 1,000-year-old sword, which is thought to be older than Poland itself, was found cloaked in silt and in "near perfect" condition in the depths of the Vistula (also spelled Wisła) River, which ...

A medieval sword inscribed with a mysterious message is stumping researchers and causing a stir among armchair historians. The 13th-century weapon was found in the River Witham in Lincolnshire, in ...

An 800-year-old sword discovered off the coast of Newe-Yam in the Mediterranean Sea was likely used in a naval battle, a new study revealed.