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minus-squareSchmidtGenetics@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up84arrow-down1·8 months agoI think I also read these were usually found with treasures and with minimal or no wear, so there isn’t any evidence they were used for anything.
minus-squareCatoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up90arrow-down2·8 months agoThe best suggested explanation IMO is that it’s a way for blacksmiths to demonstrate their skill. “lol stupid scientists don’t know what knitting is” I would file under “actively anti-intellectual”.
minus-squareSpookyAlex03@lemmy.ziplinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up19·8 months agoSo it’s the ancient Roman blacksmith’s version of Benchy. Got it
minus-squaresomeguy3@lemmy.calinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4arrow-down1·8 months agoIirc it was only found in northern areas. Can’t see demonstrations of skill being only there.
minus-squareEvacuateSoul@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·8 months agoMaybe the ones elsewhere were too busy being productive.
I think I also read these were usually found with treasures and with minimal or no wear, so there isn’t any evidence they were used for anything.
The best suggested explanation IMO is that it’s a way for blacksmiths to demonstrate their skill.
“lol stupid scientists don’t know what knitting is” I would file under “actively anti-intellectual”.
So it’s the ancient Roman blacksmith’s version of Benchy. Got it
Iirc it was only found in northern areas. Can’t see demonstrations of skill being only there.
Maybe the ones elsewhere were too busy being productive.