Ancient Greek Elites Wore Jewelry Made From Space Metal, New Study Finds

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Today, if you want to seem fancy, you drape yourself in gold and diamonds.

Back in ancient Iron Age societies, Mediterranean elites covered themselves in jewelry made from meteorites.

There’s no better way to signal that you’re above everyone than by wearing jewelry that literally came from above us all.

According to a new study […]


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