Sylvia RoseMay 95 minElectrum: Metal of Money & Myth Electrum is a natural alloy of silver and gold. In the ancient world, electrum is a metal of superior value due to its hardness and...
Sylvia RoseDec 9, 20233 minTin Trade Routes - Ancient NetworksTin is one of the top commodities in ancient times. As the Bronze Age advances (c. 3300 - 1200 BCE), merchants, traders, explorers and...
Sylvia RoseDec 9, 20234 minTin - Essential Metal of AntiquityTin is an important component of bronze and other alloys, and can be easily shaped or hammered into tinware. In the Bronze Age the demand...
Sylvia RoseNov 4, 20237 minLead: Death Metal of MetallurgyLead is a highly toxic metal with a silvery sheen when polished and a grey surface when oxidized. A metal of antiquity, lead is in use by...