Tag: Switzerland
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A Stunningly Well-Preserved 600-Year-Old Gauntlet Is Found in Switzerland
The New York Times has an article about the discovery of medieval armor in Switzerland. The stunningly preserved gauntlet dates to the 14th century. It was found near Kyburg Castle, northeast of Zurich. Excavators made the discovery in 2022 prior to construction work that would have destroyed any artifacts at the site, which was a…
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Giant ichthyosaur’s huge tooth points to sea creatures with robust bite
The Guardian has a story about giant ichthyosaurs. A couple ichthyosaurs found in the Swiss Alps are shedding light on the feeding processes of these giant animals. The specimens, which lived during the Triassic Period, have enormous teeth. Large enough to help capture giant squid. A team of researchers have described their research about the…
