Centuries-old ‘trophy head’ from Peru reveals individual survived to adulthood despite disabling birth defect

Centuries-old ‘trophy head’ from Peru reveals individual survived to adulthood despite disabling birth defect

A ceramic vessel portraying a male with a cleft lip that is credited to the Peruvian Moche culture and dates to around A.D. 100 to 500. ( Image credit: The…

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7 centuries-old suits of battle armor from around the world

7 centuries-old suits of battle armor from around the world

( Image credit: Erik Von Weber through Getty Images) Some matches of armor were created to impress instead of to secure; others were lifesaving tools utilized in fight, where they…

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