Smithsonian Magazine on MSN

Hundreds of Ancient Roman Blade Sharpeners Emerge From a Riverbank in England, Revealing the Ruins of a 2,000-Year-Old Whetstone Factory

Archaeologists think the newly discovered artifacts remained at the production site because they were deemed unusable. Large ...
Forgotten Shine Restoration on MSN

Restoring a worn axe into a sleek black blade with ebony grip

What started as a forgotten tool becomes a stunning showcase of craftsmanship. The matte black blade paired with the rich ...