What happened when space gave Bronze Age people access to iron? In this history documentary we explore the use of Meteor Weapons! The first 100 people to go to https://www.blinkist.com/invicta are going to get unlimited access for 1 week to try it out. You’ll also get 25% off if you want the full membership.

We previously covered the incredible case of a meteor which landed on a Roman battlefield. Its impacts were largely felt in the realm of the eras religious and political landscape. In this documentary episode, we explore cases of the physical impact which meteors had on societies and militaries across the ages.

We began by discussing what meteors even have to offer mankind. This largely involves the random distribution of iron which was otherwise difficult to access, particularly in the Stone and Bronze Ages. We then cover the history of incidents in which people from the past collected and made use of Meteor debris. This spans the gauntlet from intricate jewelry to the use of ceremonial daggers and even meteor weapons.

Sources and Suggested Reading
“What are Meteorites”, ares.jsc.nasa.gov. Retrieved on 19 February 2022
“Meteorites”, mineralsciences.si.edu. Retrieved on 19 February 2022
“Scientists: Meteorite Beads Oldest Example of Metalwork” by Jaclyn Skurie
“The Use of Meteoric Iron” by T. A. Rickard
“History of Technology: The Role of Metals” by Stuart J Fleming
"King Tut's Dagger Made of Iron From the Sky" by Declan Walsh
“Why did Tutankhamun have a dagger made from a meteorite?” by Beth Daley
“Two Early Chinese Bronze Weapons with Meteoric Iron Blades” by Rutherford Gettens
“Australian Aborigines and meteorites” by A.W.R. Bevan

Credits
Research =Invicta
Writing = Invicta
Narration = Invicta
Artwork = Gabriel Cassata

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