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Articles

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

  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...

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Metal Books

• Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies Jared M. Diamond W. W. Norton & Company (01 April 1999) Price: $11.20

• The Mental Floss History of the World: An Irreverent Romp through Civilization's... Erik Sass Harper (28 October 2008) Price: $16.84

• Ancient Gems and Finger Rings Jeffrey Spier J. Paul Getty Museum (27 May 1992) Price: $70.00

• The Treasures of Coptic Art in the Coptic Museum and Churches of Old Cairo... Gawdat Gabra AUC Press (22 February 2007) Price: $41.97

• Journey to the Copper Age: Archaeology in the Holy Land Thomas E. Levy San Diego Museum of Man (01 November 2007) Price: $24.95