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Ancient Blacksmiths, The Iron Age, Damascus Steels, And Modern Metallurgy

by Oleg D. Sherby and Jeffrey Wadsworth
published on 19 April 2012
The history of iron and Damascus steels is described through the eyes of ancient blacksmiths. For example, evidence is presented that questions why the Iron Age could not have begun at about the same time as the early Bronze Age (i.e. approximately 7000 B.C.). It is also clear that ancient blacksmiths had enough information from their forging work, together... [continue reading]

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  • 2300 BCE
    Bronze is used in the Aegean.
  • c. 1550 BCE
    Gold death-masks (including that of 'Agamemnon') made at Mycenae
  • 1000 BCE
    Iron working in southern Europe.
  • 750 BCE
    Iron working is introduced to Egypt.
  • c. 200 BCE
    Iron in the Celtic world experiences a significant boom. Iron manufacturing increase in all facets of life such as weapon construction and agriculture items.
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