Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Sword beads were popular in western Europe from the late 300s to the late 500s. Their meaning remains unclear. In this video, a functional purpose as suggested by archaeologist Elias Flatscher is presented, kindly assisted by Sebastian Wesche, a skilled craftsman and devoted re-enactor of the Merovingian period.
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