Many similar swords in museums worldwide may also be tainted by modern forgery. According to New Scientist, the authenticity of many bronze weapons is now in doubt, making it essential for ...

Neutron imaging has helped reveal historical discrepancies hidden within a collection of illegally trafficked Iron Age swords. But the nine ancient Iranian weapons aren’t wholesale forgeries ...

These Iron Age Swords Were Smuggled Out of Iran and Modified to Increase Their Value on the Black Market Using advanced imaging techniques, researchers discovered modern glue, drill holes and even ...