Mirrors and magic Rather than being made of glass, most ancient Maya mirrors were dark pieces of polished iron ore, glued ...

NARA--Researchers have unearthed a shield-shaped bronze mirror and massive iron sword in an ancient kofun burial mound here, unprecedented discoveries of their kind in Japan. The unusually ...

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In China, superstitions are more than just ancient beliefs, they still shape daily life. Some older Chinese believe mirrors should never face the bed, as it is thought to cause insomnia and ...

Some have suggested that bronze mirrors of ancient times may have also had similar functions. The age-old skills for making these magic mirrors are being preserved today at Yamamoto Gokin ...