Imagine thinking an old spear was just rusty—then X-rays reveal it’s decked out in gold! Researchers just found crazy-intricate gold inlay on an 1,100-year-old ceremonial spear from Japan’s sacred Okinoshima island. Turns out, this wasn’t just any weapon; it was a showstopper for Shinto rituals, probably made for the elite. The detail is wild, and it’s all been hiding under corrosion for centuries. Now everyone’s wondering what other treasures are hiding in plain sight! #History #Archaeology #JapanHistory