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Article created by: Mariia Tkachenko

Have you ever wondered what life was like during the 1500s or what Olympic medals looked like in the early 1900s? You will likely need to do a lot of digging to find out.

We’ll save you all that research time by presenting a list of fascinating photos featuring unique artifacts that date back centuries. These images also come with a brief backstory that may stir your curiosity further. 

If you enjoyed our previous pieces on remarkable ancient keepsakes, you will likely appreciate this one, as well. 

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Strange And Beautiful

17th-century memento mori ring featuring two faces, part of the Ashmolean Museum collection.

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    The Claw Of A Moa, A New Zealand Bird That Went Extinct 600 Years Ago, Has Been Preserved

    Preserved artifact, a large, clawed appendage in a display case, showcasing intriguing historical significance.

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    My Great Grandpop's 1912 Olympic Medal. He Placed 8th In Pole Vaulting. This Medal Is Just For Participating

    Historic artifact: Olympic medal from 1932 showcasing ancient Greek artistic design.

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    The Sword Of Goujian Was Discovered Untarnished And Retains Sharp Edges After ~2500 Years

    Ancient sword artifact displayed with intricate designs, highlighting historical craftsmanship.

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    Reticulated Ball, China, 19th Century

    Intricately carved historical artifact with multiple interlocking layers and circular openings.

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    3000 Year Old Trousers. The Oldest Known Existant Pair

    Ancient textile artifact, intricately designed and worn, showcasing historical craftsmanship.

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    Preserved Loaf Of Bread From Pompeii

    Ancient artifact of a charred bread loaf on display, showcasing historical preservation.

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    Photographed In 1974, Freshly Excavated 2000 Year Old Terracotta Warriors Still Showing The Original Color Scheme Before Rapid Deterioration

    Terracotta Warriors partially buried in an archaeological site, showcasing historical artifacts.

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    #9

    Snapshot Of The Models For 'American Gothic'

    A man and woman standing beside the "American Gothic" painting, an iconic history artifact in art.

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    Axe With Intact Shaft Uncovered At Rødbyhavn, Denmark. Dates To The Stone Age, About 5,500 Years Ago

    Ancient artifact unearthed, showcasing history and archaeology in a layered soil excavation.

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    Ancient Greek Helmets, Classical Period, From Olympia Museum Store Room

    Shelves filled with ancient bronze helmets, showcasing fascinating historical artifacts.

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    The Engagement Ring Napoleon Gave To Josephine

    Vintage jewel ring artifact in a red case atop a historical book, featuring a blue and white gemstone.

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    12,000 Year Old Petroglyphs Discovered In India That May Hold Clues To A Previously Unknown Civilization

    Researchers examine ancient artifacts, including carvings, in a field site with inset images of historical seals.

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    A 19th-Century "Cluster Of Rats" Carving From Japan

    Historical artifact, intricate ivory carving of clustered mice on display.

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    The Roman Wine Of Speyer Is The Oldest Wine Of The World That Is Still Liquid. The Bottle Has Been Dated Between 325 And 350 Ad. It Was Found In 1867 In A Grave And Is Today In A Museum

    Ancient artifact bottle, world's oldest known liquid wine, displayed in a museum.

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    Mysterious Roman Dodecahedron That Has Been Found In England (More Than A Hundread Of These Have Been Found All Over Europe, But Nobody Knows What Are They For)

    Ancient artifact being held at an archaeological site, with two workers in the background in high-visibility vests.

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    Shakespeare's Last Surviving Handwritten Play Script

    Historic handwritten manuscript artifact with faded ink on aged parchment.

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    Agreement That Ended World War II, Showing That Canada Signed In The Wrong Place

    Historic artifact: Instrument of Surrender document displayed, showcasing World War II signatures.

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    A 1,500-Year-Old Byzantine Church Was Found Beneath A Highway

    Person examining ancient artifact in an archaeological site, highlighting its historical significance.

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    19th-Century Map Of A Woman's Heart

    Antique map titled "The Open Country of Woman’s Heart," illustrating emotional landscapes and sentiments.

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    An Islamic Artefact, The Black Stone, Was Found In Kaaba

    Polished metal artifact with a dark central stone, attracting historical interest.

    It is said that it was white originally, but when Angel Gabriel brought it from heaven, it turned black from absorbing the sins of humans.


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