New discoveries made about class and social hierarchy of the Bronze Age
Researchers decided to take a new approach to studying El Algar, a civilization in Europe from the Bronze Age. Scientists conducted isotope analysis to learn about the chemical make-up of bones and wheat. The remains of Bronze Age humans who were higher up in social status contained more carbon and…
The British Museum acquires a 3,000-year-old Bronze Age gold pendant
In May of 2018, a metal detectorist in Shropshire, England, found treasure. It was a 3,000-year-old gold pendant from the Bronze Age that was later declared to be “one of the most significant discoveries from this period” according to Neil Wilkin who is a Bronze Age curator. The piece of…
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