Surprising Echo of Ancient Irish Horns in Indian Instruments

It was a musical link to the past hidden in plain sight: Some modern horns played in India and neighboring regions bear a striking resemblance to ancient Irish instruments that date back to Europe's Bronze and Iron Ages, according to a new study. The comparisons suggest sustained cultural exchange between the two regions, and could help researchers to understand the origins of some Indian instruments and to reconstruct the sounds of ancient Irish music. "Some horns are frankly shockingly similar