The Economic Times

A tiny ceramic jug buried nearly 600 years ago in Russia held more than 2,600 silver coins. Archaeologists have a chilling theory about why its wealthy owner never returned

A small ceramic jug discovered in Russia's Kolomna has revealed more than 2,600 silver coins buried nearly 600 years ago. The remarkable hoard belonged to someone wealthy, but its owner never returned for the fortune. Archaeologists now have a chilling theory about what may have happened to the owner.