Forged from fire: How swords shaped China and Europe's cultural histories
CGTN, 11 Feb 2023
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Forged 2,600 years ago, the Longquan Sword was the first of its kind to be made from iron in #Chinese history. At around the same time, #Toledo in #Spain was becoming a centre for swordmaking, with Carthaginian general Hannibal first and then the Romans becoming aware of the quality of the city's steel. Crossing Cultures is a program co-produced with Euronews.
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-02-09/How-swords-shaped-China-and-Europe-s-cultural-histories--1hh7A1Jr1HW/index.html
Forged 2,600 years ago, the Longquan Sword was the first of its kind to be made from iron in #Chinese history. At around the same time, #Toledo in #Spain was becoming a centre for swordmaking, with Carthaginian general Hannibal first and then the Romans becoming aware of the quality of the city's steel. Crossing Cultures is a program co-produced with Euronews.
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