Construction Workers Discover Medieval Weapon in River

A 1,000-year-old medieval weapon was unearthed by unknowing construction workers, Ancient Origins reported.

Workers dredging the Korte Linschoten River in Utrecht, Netherlands, discovered a medieval sword, dubbed the “Sword of Linschoten,” which measured roughly 3.2 feet long and bore features synonymous with 11th and 12th century weapons. Archaeologists believe the sword "was forged between approximately 1050 and 1150 [A.D.],” likely in the city of Montfoort. They say it was “exceptionally...