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TIL about the Gunderstrup Cauldron, an ancient silver cauldron showing scenes of animal sacrifice, depicting various warriors, riders, real & mythological animals. Dating from around 200 BC, it's one of the most important Celtic artefacts ever found. It was discovered in a bog in Denmark in 1891.

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