Watch as a skilled blacksmith transforms a car chain into a stunning Damascus steel knife. Experience the entire process, from heating the metal to the final forging, and witness the craftsmanship ...

Syria's embattled government said Saturday it was setting up a ring of steel around Damascus, state media reported, as rebels on a lightning advance said they were bearing down on the city.

The government’s "ring of steel" around Damascus has failed to prevent the collapse of major strongholds, as symbols of Assad’s regime, including statues of his father and brother, are torn ...

Recreating Damascus steel remains a holy grail of materials science. The exact process and alloys used are long ago lost to time. At best, modern steelworking methods are able to produce a rough ...