“A Piece of History”: 2024 Paris Olympic Medals Include Chunks of Eiffel Tower
The winners at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be taking home a piece of Paris, not only in their hearts but also in their hands: Each of the 5,084 gold, silver, and bronze medals contains an 18-gram hexagonal chunk of iron from the Eiffel Tower.Completed in...
Archery used to be required by law for English men.
Throughout the Middle Ages, English men were required by law to practice longbow archery — a mandate that was in place for longer than you might expect. Early laws encouraged practicing archery indirectly: King Henry I, who ruled England from 1100...