At first sight, the ramshackle pile of corroding bronze was unimpressive to its discoverer. Today, however, the spectacularly restored Etruscan bronze chariot from the 6th century BCE ranks among the premier archaeological finds in the world. Depicting scenes from Achilles' life, the chariot proudly displays Thetis presenting the divine armor created by Hephaistos, with a stunning Shield of Achilles occupying the center stage. ...Continue Reading