History has the annoying tendency to forget things. Whole civilizations produced works that continue to amaze us today, ...

Engineers from the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung (MPIE) in Düsseldorf and the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology in Aachen have combined ancient and modern technology by developing a ...

Throughout human history, swords have represented more than just tools of war. They embody artistry, honor, and the cultures that forged them. Among the most admired and discussed blades are ...

In your lost scientific treasures article, you mentioned Damascus steel (4 February, p 40). This material was made from high-carbon “wootz” steel made in southern India, which contained small amounts ...