From the Vault: Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 3

From the Vault: Meteoric Metal and Alien Iron, Part 3

Before the dawn of the iron age, ancient humans had but one source of workable iron for their artifacts and weapons: meteorites. In this classic and very-metal episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various examples of meteoric metal artifacts, including several precious sky-weapons of antiquity. (originally published 5/16/2024)

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