Damascus Steel: Myths, Metals, and Hidden Nanostructures

We cut through centuries of legend to separate myth from reality: tracing Damascus steel from its wootz origins in India (and possibly Iran), through ancient trade networks, to the Middle East. We unpack crucible smelting, the role of plant impurities, and the idea that ancient smiths unknowingly manipulated nanostructures, debunk wild anecdotes, examine why the craft vanished, and compare modern pattern-welding attempts to the legendary blades.

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