A team of archaeologists were recently exploring the ruins of a long-forgotten castle in southern Germany when they stumbled ...
Much of the value of a high-quality set comes down to how well just one piece is made: the knight. There are less than 10 people who are trusted to carve the knights for the official World Chess ...
The team observed intricate sculpting on the eyes and mane of the knight piece. Researchers believe this aspect indicates that it was a premium chess piece constructed by skilled craftsmen in the ...