ABC News – Top stories
·general
·1 hour ago
The sword that links feared pirates to Britain's greatest naval hero
Archaeologist Adam Brumm discovered a wavy-bladed sword in Brisbane that may have once belonged to Admiral Lord Nelson. The sword, adorned with intricate carvings and a cockatoo-shaped pommel, is believed to have been a gift from Timor. If authentic, it would be a rare historical relic linked to Britain's naval legacy.
Summary by OZbrief · ABC News – Top stories
Newer
Next
Loving doing this? 🎉
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
Breaking news alerts
Instant lock-screen notifications the moment big stories break across Australia.
Australian news & events
Politics, sport, weather, local events — all in one swipeable feed, updated around the clock.
Stay ahead of the news cycle
30-second summaries so you're always informed, even on your busiest days.
Loading article…
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
✨
Ask AI