In 2008, diamond miners in Namibia’s desert discovered the Bom Jesus, a Portuguese ship that sank in 1533 while traveling to India. The shipwreck held around 2,000 gold coins and many thousands of pounds of copper ingots, all in excellent condition. Other found artifacts consisted of bronze bowls, cannons, navigational tools, and elephant tusks, demonstrating the vast network of trade routes… Read More “Treasured Trove Unearthed from 500-Year-Old Shipwreck in Namibian Desert”