Reflecting the uniqueness of their culture, the Vikings enjoyed a deep spiritual bond with animals, both domestic and wild, as revealed by their artifacts.

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10.03.2025

Signs of Ancient Flooding Found at Alleged Noah’s Ark Parking Spot | Ancient Origins

Scientists searching for Noah’s Ark found evidence of ancient flooding at a site where many believe the ark ultimately ran aground, near Mount Ararat, Turkey.

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09.03.2025

How Mithraism Influenced Christianity | Ancient Origins

Mithraism shaped early Christianity, impacting ancient rituals and shared beliefs, influencing philosophy and religious traditions.

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09.03.2025

Skeleton of Human-Neanderthal Hybrid Child is Only 28,000 Years Old | Ancient Origins

New research on the Lapedo Child shows evidence of a human-Neanderthal hybrid, dated to around 28,000 years ago, extending the timeline of Neanderthal survival.

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09.03.2025

Dionysian Frescoes Found at Roman Estate Buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD | Ancient Origins

Villa Cuomo’s vivid frescoes reveal scenes of ancient Roman grape harvesting and cultic worship, before the villa was buried by Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD.

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08.03.2025

Was Neolithic Stone Circle in Dorset, England the Model for Stonehenge? | Ancient Origins

New research reveals that the Flagstones monument predates Stonehenge by at least 200 years, and may have served as the model for England’s Neolithic circles.

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08.03.2025

The Devil’s Bible: A Massive Medieval Manuscript of Mystery | Ancient Origins

What do we know about the Codex Gigas, the medieval religious manuscript referred to as the Devil's Bible? Is it meant to glorify the Devil, or condemn him?

Ancient Origins

07.03.2025

The Enigma of the Round Towers, Ireland’s Mysterious Medieval Monuments | Ancient Origins

Ireland’s round towers, built in medieval times, puzzle historians. Despite their proximity to churches, their origins, purpose, and builders remain a mystery.

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07.03.2025

Unearthing the Secrets of Teos, a Forgotten Greek City-State in Ionia (Turkey) | Ancient Origins

Four years of excavations in the Greek-Ionian city-state of Teos in Turkey have produced marvelous insights about ancient, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures.

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07.03.2025

First Bronze Age Settlement Found in Maghreb (Morocco), Dating to 2,000 BC | Ancient Origins

A notable historical gap has been filled, with the discovery of the first-ever Bronze Age (2,200 to 800 BC) settlement in the Maghreb (North Africa).

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07.03.2025

Multinational Mediterranean Community Thrived on Ischia in 8th Century BC | Ancient Origins

The picturesque Mediterranean island of Ischia, which is near the western coastline of Italy, was home to a cosmopolitan community of settlers and visitors in

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07.03.2025

What Did the Romans Give Us? Pollution and Climate Change | Ancient Origins

The behaviors responsible for modern climate change were in evidence 2,000 years ago in the Roman Empire as well, thanks to development and industrialization.

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07.03.2025

2,400-Year-Old Ceramic Puppets Found Displayed on Pyramid in El Salvador | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists excavating an ancient pyramid in El Salvador found a display of five unusual figurines, dated to 400 BC, at the very top of this structure.

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07.03.2025

Researchers Map 7,000-Year-Old Canal System of World’s Oldest City | Ancient Origins

A team of researchers has successfully mapped the complex irrigation canal network that sustained the farms of Eridu, the first Sumerian and Mesopotamian city.

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07.03.2025

Ancient Roman Villa Rises from Lake in Italy Due to Volcanic Activity | Ancient Origins

A elite Roman villa has emerged from Lake Fusaro near Naples, Italy, as volcanic activity reshapes the landscape and reveals ancient history.

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07.03.2025

Next Ice Age Due in 11,000 Years – if Global Warming Doesn’t Stop It | Ancient Origins

The next ice age is due in 11,000 years—but climate change could stop it. Discover how Earth's tilt and CO2 emissions shape our planet’s future.

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07.03.2025

1.5-Million-Year-Old Bone Tools from Tanzania Are Oldest Ever Found, By Far! | Ancient Origins

The world’s oldest bone tools have been found in Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, dating back 1.5 million years, or a million years before the next oldest examples.

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07.03.2025

Gold Amulets and Jewelry from Egypt’s 26th Dynasty Found at Karnak Temples | Ancient Origins

Ancient jewelry and amulets from Egypt’s 26th Dynasty have been found at the Karnak Temples, offering insights into the evolution of ancient Egyptian culture.

Ancient Origins

02.03.2025

Neolithic Europeans Buried Valuable Grinding Tools in Ritual Ceremonies | Ancient Origins

At three Neolithic sites in Germany archaeologists found deposits of grinding stones used in food processing that had been buried as sacrifical offerings.

Ancient Origins

02.03.2025

Revolutionary Study Shows Humans Lived in African Rainforests 150,000 Years Ago | Ancient Origins

A team of scientists discovered that early humans were living in the rainforests of Africa 150,000 years ago, or 80,000 years earlier than previously believed.

Ancient Origins

02.03.2025

Roman Man's Brain Turned to Glass by 79 AD Mount Vesuvius Eruption | Ancient Origins

Nearly 2,000 years ago, a man in Herculaneum was caught in Mount Vesuvius’ eruption, his brain flash-heated into glass. Now, scientists have unlocked this

Ancient Origins

02.03.2025

A Second Stonehenge? 4,000-Year-Old Timber Circle Found in Denmark | Ancient Origins

A newly discovered Danish timber circle from 2,000 BC may share links with Stonehenge, highlighting prehistoric Europe’s interconnected spiritual culture.

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02.03.2025

Archaeologists Unearth Huge Wall Painting of Dionysian Rituals in Pompeii | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists in Pompeii uncovered a stunning 1st-century BC fresco of Dionysian rites. Found in the House of Thiasus, it's an incredible artistic find.

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02.03.2025

Mesopotamian Magic: Ancient Tablets Reveal a World of Witches, Sorcerers and Exorcists | Ancient Origins

The great Mesopotamian civilizations that arose thousands of years ago embraced a magical worldview, accepting the reality of witchcraft and demons.

Ancient Origins

27.02.2025

Many Ancient Civilizations Destroyed by Catastrophes, Says Maverick Researcher | Ancient Origins

Have many ancient civilizations been destroyed by catastrophes? Randall Carlson says yes, and he believes the truth is encoded in ancient myth and architecture.

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27.02.2025

3,000-Year-Old Gold Mining Complex Fully Excavated in Egypt | Ancient Origins

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has finished a two-year-long excavation of a 3,000-year-old gold mining facility near the Red Sea.

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26.02.2025

True Origins of Attila and His Fearsome Hun Empire Revealed | Ancient Origins

The Hun Empire on the steppes of Eurasia has now been linked to a slow and steady migration from the east, ultimately connecting the Huns to the Xiongnu Empire.

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26.02.2025

Tracks of World’s Oldest Handcarts (20,000 BC) Discovered in New Mexico | Ancient Origins

Scientists found 22,000-year-old drag-marks with footprints in New Mexico, revealing a lost transport method. Could this be the earliest version of the

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25.02.2025

They Did it Again?! Archaeologists May Have Found Second Tomb of Thutmose II | Ancient Origins

The archaeologists who found the tomb of ancient Egyptian 18th Dynasty pharaoh Thutmose II say they’ve likely found his second tomb as well (yes, he had two!).

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25.02.2025

10 Weird Archaeological Facts That Will Blow Your Mind | Ancient Origins

Archaeology reveals the past, delivering stunning developments and astonishing suprises in the form of delightfully weird ruins and artifacts.

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25.02.2025

‘Robust’ Vikings Were Actually Diseased and Infected, Research Shows | Ancient Origins

The Vikings were fearsome conquerors, but a study from the University of Gothenburg shows that Viking Age Sweden was plagued by disease and bad health.

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25.02.2025

Who is the Devil? An Expert Busts the Myths about Satan and Hell | Ancient Origins

Uncover the real story of Satan—beyond myths and misconceptions—and what the Bible truly reveals about the Devil's identity and influence.

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25.02.2025

Cleopatra: The Early Years, and Her Status as a Goddess | Ancient Origins

Egyptian queens weren’t just royalty—they were divine. Cleopatra followed in the footsteps of Isis, a goddess who defied death itself to shape the destiny of

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25.02.2025

Decapitated Body Found in Irish Bog Was Young Woman Sacrificed 2,000 Years Ago | Ancient Origins

Found in a Northern Irish bog, a 2,000-year-old skeleton shocked experts. Research shows she was decapitated, and a woman. Was she a victim of ritual sacrifice?

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25.02.2025

Iron Age Iberians Impaled Severed Heads on Nails for Public Display. But Why? | Ancient Origins

In Iron Age Iberia, the severed heads of decapitated corpses were anchored with nails to be put on display, for different reasons depending on the community.

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25.02.2025

World’s Oldest Seafaring Boats Built in Southeast Asia 40,000 Years Ago | Ancient Origins

Prehistoric settlers living in the Philippines and on the islands of Southeast Asia likely built the world’s first seafaring vessels, 40,000 years ago.

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25.02.2025

500-Year-Old Transylvanian Diaries Reveal Dire Impact of ‘Little Ice Age’ | Ancient Origins

A new study details how 16th century Transylvanians responded to climate changes related to the onset of the Little Ice Age, a severe global cooling event.

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21.02.2025

Most Europeans Had Dark Skin Until 4th Century AD, Research Reveals | Ancient Origins

Until 1,700 years ago, the majority of Europeans were dark-skinned rather than light-skinned. Light skin is a recent evolutionary adaptation, linked to climate.

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21.02.2025

Research Shows Near-Death Experiences Similar in Ancient and Modern Cultures | Ancient Origins

Historical research into the near-death experience reveals an impressive set of similarities that unite experiencers across various cultures and time periods.

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20.02.2025

Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Section of Great Wall of China | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists have unearthed the oldest known section of the Great Wall of China, dating back nearly 300 years earlier than discovered before.

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Artifacts Reveal Complex Spiritual Relationship Between Vikings and Animals | Ancient Origins

Signs of Ancient Flooding Found at Alleged Noah’s Ark Parking Spot | Ancient Origins

How Mithraism Influenced Christianity | Ancient Origins

Skeleton of Human-Neanderthal Hybrid Child is Only 28,000 Years Old | Ancient Origins

Dionysian Frescoes Found at Roman Estate Buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD | Ancient Origins

Was Neolithic Stone Circle in Dorset, England the Model for Stonehenge? | Ancient Origins

The Devil’s Bible: A Massive Medieval Manuscript of Mystery | Ancient Origins

The Enigma of the Round Towers, Ireland’s Mysterious Medieval Monuments | Ancient Origins

Unearthing the Secrets of Teos, a Forgotten Greek City-State in Ionia (Turkey) | Ancient Origins

First Bronze Age Settlement Found in Maghreb (Morocco), Dating to 2,000 BC | Ancient Origins

Multinational Mediterranean Community Thrived on Ischia in 8th Century BC | Ancient Origins

What Did the Romans Give Us? Pollution and Climate Change | Ancient Origins

2,400-Year-Old Ceramic Puppets Found Displayed on Pyramid in El Salvador | Ancient Origins

Researchers Map 7,000-Year-Old Canal System of World’s Oldest City | Ancient Origins

Ancient Roman Villa Rises from Lake in Italy Due to Volcanic Activity | Ancient Origins

Next Ice Age Due in 11,000 Years – if Global Warming Doesn’t Stop It | Ancient Origins

1.5-Million-Year-Old Bone Tools from Tanzania Are Oldest Ever Found, By Far! | Ancient Origins

Gold Amulets and Jewelry from Egypt’s 26th Dynasty Found at Karnak Temples | Ancient Origins

Neolithic Europeans Buried Valuable Grinding Tools in Ritual Ceremonies | Ancient Origins

Revolutionary Study Shows Humans Lived in African Rainforests 150,000 Years Ago | Ancient Origins

Roman Man's Brain Turned to Glass by 79 AD Mount Vesuvius Eruption | Ancient Origins

A Second Stonehenge? 4,000-Year-Old Timber Circle Found in Denmark | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists Unearth Huge Wall Painting of Dionysian Rituals in Pompeii | Ancient Origins

Mesopotamian Magic: Ancient Tablets Reveal a World of Witches, Sorcerers and Exorcists | Ancient Origins

Many Ancient Civilizations Destroyed by Catastrophes, Says Maverick Researcher | Ancient Origins

3,000-Year-Old Gold Mining Complex Fully Excavated in Egypt | Ancient Origins

True Origins of Attila and His Fearsome Hun Empire Revealed | Ancient Origins

Tracks of World’s Oldest Handcarts (20,000 BC) Discovered in New Mexico | Ancient Origins

They Did it Again?! Archaeologists May Have Found Second Tomb of Thutmose II | Ancient Origins

10 Weird Archaeological Facts That Will Blow Your Mind | Ancient Origins

‘Robust’ Vikings Were Actually Diseased and Infected, Research Shows | Ancient Origins

Who is the Devil? An Expert Busts the Myths about Satan and Hell | Ancient Origins

Cleopatra: The Early Years, and Her Status as a Goddess | Ancient Origins

Decapitated Body Found in Irish Bog Was Young Woman Sacrificed 2,000 Years Ago | Ancient Origins

Iron Age Iberians Impaled Severed Heads on Nails for Public Display. But Why? | Ancient Origins

World’s Oldest Seafaring Boats Built in Southeast Asia 40,000 Years Ago | Ancient Origins

500-Year-Old Transylvanian Diaries Reveal Dire Impact of ‘Little Ice Age’ | Ancient Origins

Most Europeans Had Dark Skin Until 4th Century AD, Research Reveals | Ancient Origins

Research Shows Near-Death Experiences Similar in Ancient and Modern Cultures | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Section of Great Wall of China | Ancient Origins

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