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33 Awesome Artifacts From The Past

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Galileo’s original telescope

Galileo’s original telescope

“A Rebel and a Yankee bullet met midway, each speeding its way at about the same velocity” – a bullet rosette from the American Civil War

“A Rebel and a Yankee bullet met midway, each speeding its way at about the same velocity” – a bullet rosette from the American Civil War

1,700-year-old sweater preserved in a Norwegian glacier

1,700-year-old sweater preserved in a Norwegian glacier

A chefs hat recovered from the Titanic’s wreck

A chefs hat recovered from the Titanic’s wreck

A set of German playing cards from 1430

A set of German playing cards from 1430

A yak-haired kawari kabuto in the shape of a fierce-looking but protective horned Oni demon head Japan 17th-18th century CE

A yak-haired kawari kabuto in the shape of a fierce-looking but protective horned Oni demon head Japan 17th-18th century CE

Al-Ma’thur, one of the nine swords of prophet Muhammad

Al-Ma’thur, one of the nine swords of prophet Muhammad

500 year old fox shaped armor of Emperor Charles V

500 year old fox shaped armor of Emperor Charles V

Armor of George Clifford (1558–1605)

Armor of George Clifford (1558–1605)

Armored woman’s dress from Austria c. 1600

Armored woman’s dress from Austria c. 1600

Bows, Arrows and Quiver from Genghis Khan’s army

Bows, Arrows and Quiver from Genghis Khan’s army

Bronze Spartan shield conquered, as the inscription punched on it reveals, from the Spartans at the victory of Pylos in 425 BC. Ancient Agora Museum in Athens, around 510 BC

Bronze Spartan shield conquered, as the inscription punched on it reveals, from the Spartans at the victory of Pylos in 425 BC. Ancient Agora Museum in Athens, around 510 BC

Anglo-Saxon Burial Mask, from around 1,400 years ago

Anglo-Saxon Burial Mask, from around 1,400 years ago

Burmese bronze ‘dragon’ cannon, 1790

Burmese bronze ‘dragon’ cannon, 1790

Elephant armour from 17th century (India). It’s composed of 5,840 plates and weighs 118kg

Elephant armour from 17th century (India). It’s composed of 5,840 plates and weighs 118kg

Helmet from Gusoku-type armor, c. 17th C Japan

Helmet from Gusoku-type armor, c. 17th C Japan

Helmet of King James II (17th century)

Helmet of King James II (17th century)

Inky paw prints left by a cat on a 15th century manuscrip

Inky paw prints left by a cat on a 15th century manuscrip

Codex Gigas, so called “Devil’s Bible”. According to the legend, Lucifer himself helped in its creation. (Early 13th century)

Codex Gigas, so called “Devil’s Bible”. According to the legend, Lucifer himself helped in its creation. (Early 13th century)

Joyeuse – Charlemagne’s personal sword

Joyeuse – Charlemagne’s personal sword

Michelangelo’s Handwritten 16th-Century Grocery List

Michelangelo’s Handwritten 16th-Century Grocery List

The Kabwe skull – 125,000 – 300,000 year old fossilized skull of an extinct human species found in 1921, near the town of Kabwe in Zambia

The Kabwe skull – 125,000 – 300,000 year old fossilized skull of an extinct human species found in 1921, near the town of Kabwe in Zambia

Universal tool. Nuremberg, from 1560 to 1570

Universal tool. Nuremberg, from 1560 to 1570

Military Uniform of China’s Emperor Qianlong 1736-1796

Military Uniform of China’s Emperor Qianlong 1736-1796

Perfumes used by the family of Emperor Nicholas II

Perfumes used by the family of Emperor Nicholas II

Plague doctor mask (The nose cone was filled with strong smelling herbs)

Plague doctor mask (The nose cone was filled with strong smelling herbs)

Roman gladiator helmet discovered in Pompeii (79 AD)

Roman gladiator helmet discovered in Pompeii (79 AD)

Sword with inlaid openwork hilt, Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BCE, excavated at Taigongmiao village, Yangjiagou in Baoji, Shaanxi, 1978)

Sword with inlaid openwork hilt, Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BCE, excavated at Taigongmiao village, Yangjiagou in Baoji, Shaanxi, 1978)

The Longsword of Emperor Maximilan I. Gold, Steel, Silver & Mother of Pearl. This Sword Represents the Zenith of the Sword Maker’s Art in Renaissance Europe.

The Longsword of Emperor Maximilan I. Gold, Steel, Silver & Mother of Pearl. This Sword Represents the Zenith of the Sword Maker’s Art in Renaissance Europe

Throne of Charlemagne in Aachen. Until 1531, it served as the coronation throne the Kings of Germany, being used at a total of thirty-one coronations.

Throne of Charlemagne in Aachen. Until 1531, it served as the coronation throne the Kings of Germany, being used at a total of thirty-one coronations.

Mayan pipe (AD 900-1500)

Mayan pipe (AD 900-1500)

Victim of Waldemar Atterdags invasion of Visby (Sweden) in 1361

Victim of Waldemar Atterdags invasion of Visby (Sweden) in 1361

Queen’s pet gazelle was readied for eternity with the same lavish care as a member of the royal family. In fine, blue-trimmed bandages and a custom-made wooden coffin, it accompanied its owner to the grave in about 945 BC

Queen’s pet gazelle was readied for eternity with the same lavish care as a member of the royal family. In fine, blue-trimmed bandages and a custom-made wooden coffin, it accompanied its owner to the grave in about 945 BC

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