Came across a wild bit of serendipity — a priceless Bronze Age object was being used as a mere prop in a barn until someone noticed. The find not only rescued an artifact but also hinted at long-ago cultural links. It made me think of all the random things people keep in sheds, attics, or garages that might mean something to historians or collectors. Have you ever unearthed something in a thrift, attic, or garage that surprised you — or wish you’d checked a seemingly junky corner sooner?