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These ancient nomads made human leather out of their enemies. 2,400 years ago, a Greek historian described how the fearsome Scythians fashioned items from the skins of those they defeated.
Researchers analyzed pieces of leather arrow quivers found at 14 burial sites to determine their origin — and made the ...
A handmade leather quiver in all its glory, replete with various patterns and a regal dragon motif. Those seeking exclusivity often opt for high-end quivers from US luggage brands like Kifaru and ...
Leather samples, including human skin, from Scythian sites in Ukraine. Image: M. Daragan Scythians in modern-day Ukraine made leather out of human skin, a team of researchers has determined ...
With goat-leather leggings and a brown bear fur hat, the 5,300-year-old mummy must have strutted the Alps with an eclectic style. Otzi the Iceman left behind his leather-heavy wardrobe and a slew ...
Some of Ötzi's gear, displayed at the Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano. From left to right: stone dagger, bows, leather quiver, tinder fungus, birch fungus, and birch bark.
What does the 5,300-year-old man wear? Brown bear hats, goat leather leggings, roe deer quivers and striped jackets made from an assortment of sheep hides, according to a study published Thursday ...
Collge administrator KP Lau turned his love for archery into a profitable venture by crafting and selling custom leather quivers. Initially put off by the high cost of leather hip quivers, Lau ...
From left to right: stone dagger, bows, leather quiver, tinder fungus, birch fungus and birch bark. Credit: Institute for Mummies and the Iceman.
With goat-leather leggings and a brown bear fur hat, the 5,300-year-old mummy must have strutted the Alps with an eclectic style. Otzi the Iceman left behind his leather-heavy wardrobe and a slew ...