Remains of tall medieval man with 4-foot sword unearthed in Sweden
Archaeologists have unearthed the well-preserved remains of a tall medieval man, buried with a 4-foot-long sword in Sweden, suggesting high nobility. Standing at 6 feet and 3 inches, he likely lived in the 15th or early 16th century. The presence of swords in medieval graves is rare, implying that people buried with swords likely belonged to upper echelons of society.