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1,600-year-old Roman cup’s colour-changing glass recreated by researchers

Steady3 outlets reported this in 4 reports over 4 days
After publishing: 1 headline quietly rewritten1 change
  1. Times of Indiaseen 31 Oct, 17:46headline rewritten

    Scientists recreate 1,600-year-old Roman cup's colour-changing glass1,600-year-old Roman cup’s colour-changing glass recreated by researchers

Sun, 25 October 2026peak 2 reports on Sun, 25 October 2026Thu, 29 October 2026

What it is about

Lycurgus-BecherWissenschaftlerHistorikerForschernForscherRömisches ReichBadaczkaUniversity of SheffieldRzymskie szkło

Who published it, and when

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Der Spiegel (Germany)2 original reports
Times of India1 original report - edited after publishing
Wirtualna Polska (Poland)1 original report
25 Oct, 17:25over 4 days29 Oct, 12:19

How it spread - 4 original reports

  1. Sun, 25 October 2026

    2 reports
  2. Wed, 28 October 2026

    1 report
    • Times of India05:36edited after publishing

      previouslyScientists recreate 1,600-year-old Roman cup's colour-changing glass

      A team of researchers has made a groundbreaking achievement by replicating the color-shifting glass of the ancient Roman Lycurgus Cup. Created 1,600 years ago, this unique glass displays stunning optical effects thanks to its tiny gold and silver nanoparticles. Their rigorous experimentation with both ancient and modern techniques opens doors for scientific advancements, extending beyond mere artistic creation. A modern sculpture inspired by this historic artifact will soon be unveiled.

  3. Thu, 29 October 2026

    1 report

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