Metal can be made by many different means. In this article, we will explore the history of metal forging in ancient China and Ancient Rome. Since these early historic times, the disciplines of metalworking have not changed much over time
The earliest known use of metalworking was by primitive people who used stone tools to shape iron ore into flat bars or other shapes. This is the first known form of metallurgy
In China, iron was used in antiquity for decorative purposes as well as practical ones such as tools, weapons and agricultural implements. The Chinese also created bronze which was easier to work with than iron and was stronger than either steel or copper at a given temperature (although it could be softened by heating)
The Romans were masters of the art of forging iron into swords and other weapons during the 1st century BC. These techniques were passed down through generations until they became lost after the fall of Rome in AD 476.
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