Bulgarian archaeologists have just discovered a medieval bronze ring explicitly designed to poison political foes—in the most discreet way possible.
Unearthed in northeast Bulgaria at the site of a former medieval fortress in Cape Kaliakra, the now heavily corroded ring is topped off with a hollow cartridge, complete with a tiny hole for expelling poison. So should you be at dinner with, say, your brother the king and his lovely queen, you need simply refill his royal goblet; tip your finger ever so slightly; and his kingdom, bride, and moody, schizophrenic son are all yours—because ear poison is so passé.
The ring itself dates back to around the 14th century, which puts it among the ranks of the over 30 other pieces of jewelry discovered on the site since excavating began in 2011.
via Gizmodo
