New secrets from 'Bay of the Pirates' warship that sunk 2,300 years ago
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 13:01
in Paleontology & Archaeology
A new study puts some finishing touches on the 2,300-year history of the beak-like weapon that an ancient warship used to ram enemy ships in the First Punic War, the conflict between ancient Rome and Carthage. The report, in ACS' journal Analytical Chemistry, also identifies a major threat that conservators must address in preserving this archaeological treasure for future generations.