Cryptic Clues from a Brush with the Past

Write about a character who discovers a mysterious object related to an unresolved historical event.

This item unearths a centuries-old secret that could rewrite history. Explore how character’s encounter with the object initiates their journey into the past and how they link seemingly unrelated clues to construct the bigger picture. This prompt aims to build suspense and intrigue, probing the nature of history and echoing the sentiment that the past is not always as it appears.