Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000–year–old sling bullet with a taunting message for its target – 'Learn your lesson'. While dozens of lead sling bullets have been found at the site, this one stands out – as it is the first one to bear this specific inscription. 'This is the first instance of the Greek word "learn" attested on sling bullets – probably the local defender's sense of sarcasm.' Sling bullets were among the most common munitions of the time, the researchers explained, as they were cheap and easy to make. Analysis of this sling bullet dates it back to the second half of the second century, or the beginning of the first century BC.

Source: Daily Mail March 24, 2026 22:52 UTC