A scarab beetle set in gold shows that ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the most important organ in the human body. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

When it was made: Around 1473 B.C. Related: Hårby Valkyrie: A 1,200-year-old gold Viking Age woman sporting a sword, shield and ponytail What it tells us about the past: This amulet, shaped like a ...