Unraveling the history and science behind ancient decorative metal threads

ScienceDaily
Aug 27, 2019, 8:47 am107 pts
When it comes to historical fashion, nothing stands out more than an item woven with shiny metal threads. But the historical record has limited insight into how these materials were made, and conservation efforts limit scientists' ability to obtain samples with destructive methods. Today, researchers report…

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