Well-preserved 3,000-year-old bronze sword discovered in Germany.

German archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved Bronze Age sword with an octagonal hilt in a grave in the southern town of Nördlingen. The sword is believed to be from the late 14th Century BC and is in such good condition that it "almost still shines". The grave also contains the bones of a man, woman, and boy, as well as other bronze items. The sword is thought to be a real weapon, not just ornamental, and its rarity raises questions about its origin.