Across history, ancient civilizations crafted prototypes for many of the modern mechanisms that have become integral to ...

Earliest records show a spoon shaped compass made of lodestone or magnetite ore, referred to as a "South-pointer" dating back to sometime during the Han Dynasty (2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE).

Archaeologists were shocked to find out who a recently discovered 500-year-old compass belongs to. Daily Express US. Archaeologists find ancient compass - but can't believe its potential owner.

A 500-year-old copper compass was found underground in the town of Frombork, where famous astronomer Copernicus once resided. The compass is only the third of its kind to be found in Poland.