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In the Lednica Lake in Poland, archaeologists have discovered a number of significant artifacts. Among these is a Viking-Age sword, dated to be over 1000 years old. This sword was found in an excellent condition, still in its original leather scabbard, and was decorated with a Christian symbol known as the Jerusalem Cross.
Seconding the sword, a Piast Dynasty helmet was also found in the lake - this lake was connected with the Piast dynasty, which played a crucial role in the history of Eastern Europe and the Christianization of Poland.
Additionally, a spearhead was found in the lake. This spearhead is one of the longest early-medieval spearheads ever found in Poland. It was discovered near the remains of an ancient bridge and is believed to date back to the 10th century. These discoveries provide valuable insights into the history and culture of the region during the Viking Age and the early medieval period.
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The painting "The Irritating Gentleman" by Berthold Woltze, created in 1874, portrays a woman who, based on her appearance, likely belongs to the lower middle class. This assumption is drawn from the common practice of educated working women wearing black attire, which conceals stains effectively. However, her emotionally expressive eyes strongly suggest that she is in a state of mourning. Her double-lock carpet bag indicates that she is traveling with minimal baggage, possibly on her way to or from a funeral.

During this period in Europe, mourning and funerals were elaborate affairs, with societal norms dictating that mourners dress entirely in black and refrain from wearing jewelry unless it too was black. The woman's hairstyle, pulled back with a headband and braided, implies that she is a teenager. The presence of a white handkerchief beneath her left hand is evidence of recent tears.

The fact that the "irritating gentleman" is bothering a young, grieving teenager who is traveling alone only serves to exacerbate his irritating behavior.

Source: History In Pictures

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A British woman airplane worker near Birmingham welding frame lugs for planes, 1914.

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