CT scan reveals Viking treasure
A 1,200-year-old Viking pot discovered in Scotland was able to hide its contents from archaeologists, until they got an assist from a hospital radiology department.
Unable to open the pot without destroying it, the archaeologists submitted the artifact for a CT scan and found it contained jewelry including silver brooches and an ornate bead. Read more from the BBC at the link below:
Evan Godt, Writer
Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.