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Scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass (theguardian.com)

44 points by teleforce 1 day ago | 5 comments

Guardian article on University of Sheffield researchers replicating the dichroic colour-changing glass of the 1,600-year-old Roman Lycurgus Cup.

73 points by zeristor 1 month ago | 27 comments

Diamond Geezer blog post about the Bayeux Tapestry going on display at the British Museum, and Reading's Victorian replica of the tapestry.