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Does the 2000-year-old "swan" jar contain the elixir of immortality?

A swan-shaped bronze vessel containing more than three litres of an unknown liquid was discovered last week in Sanmenxia city in central China's Henan province. It was lying in a tomb found during a rescue archaeological survey during the construction of a new part of the city. It is the first bronze pot of this type found in Sanmenxia.

3. 6. 1865

3.6.1865 King George V of Great Britain is born.

He was an avid smoker and preferred a quieter life in seclusion. King George V of Britain was born in early June 1865. His reign was marred by the First World War.

2. 6. 1297

2.6.1297 Wenceslas II crowned King of Bohemia

The coronation of Wenceslas II squeezed the royal treasury. The festivities lasted several days and Prague welcomed thousands of distinguished guests. Instead of water, wine flowed from the city's fountains.

Preserved Roman mosaic

This year will again be rich in archaeological discoveries for Italy. A newly preserved Roman mosaic has been unearthed in the province of Verona, the second major find in May.

1. 6. 1421

1.6.1421 The lords rejected Sigismund as king

At a meeting in Čáslav at the beginning of June 1421, the Bohemian and Moravian lords rejected Sigismund as king. At that time, preparations for the Second Crusade to Bohemia were already in full swing.

31. 5. 1819

31.5. 1819 Battle of the Four Kings of Haná

There is no mention of it in any history textbook, although the battle of the four Haná kings resulted in thirteen deaths and dozens of wounded. It took place at the end of May 1819.

The most beautiful metal detector find of April 2020

This spring is incredibly rich in finds. And picking the top 20 finds for April was really hard. Thanks to everyone from Archeo LP and others who sent us suggestions. I have to say, I struggled for almost half a day.

Mysterious Anglo-Saxon brooch

The British Museum examined an Anglo-Saxon brooch recovered by a metal detectorist in Norfolk. But experts have been unable to pinpoint its exact origins. It was found in a field where the owner had soil brought in.

30. 5. 1434

30 May 1434 Battle of Lipan

The last great Hussite battle took place on 30 May 1434. Nearly two thousand people died at Lipany, including Prokop Holý. The result of the clash opened the way for Sigismund to the Czech throne.

Stories of Objects - Story of the Second Third Sunday of Advent 1944

In my last post I introduced you to the story of the B24 Liberator No77 bomber shot down during the air battle over Hana on 17.12.1944.