Discover Britain's rich cosmopolitan history and how immigration has shaped its national identity, creating “British” traditions with multicultural origins.

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26.04.2024

DNA Study Reveals Cultural Truths About Avar Warriors | Ancient Origins

A groundbreaking genetic study has uncovered details about the hidden history of the Avars, an enigmatic warrior culture that dominated Hungary 1,500 years ago.

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26.04.2024

Unveiling the True Story of the Vikings (Video) | Ancient Origins

Modern pop culture would have you believe that all Vikings were fierce berserkers. In reality Viking life was about a lot more than raiding and warmongering,

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26.04.2024

Prehistoric Irish Monuments Revealed As ‘Pathways for the Dead’ | Ancient Origins

New discoveries in Ireland reveal continuous Neolithic settlement and ceremonial pathways aligning with the journey of the dead.

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26.04.2024

Unique ‘Excalibur’ Sword Unearthed in Spain Holds Islamic Origins | Ancient Origins

Researchers have traced the legacy of a sword found in Valencia, from Visigoth to Umayyad rule, reshaping our view of Islamic influence in medieval Spain.

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25.04.2024

Caravaggio, The Artist Who Died For His Art (Video) | Ancient Origins

In 1600 Caravaggio was Rome’s most famous painter. Behind his genius lay a troubled mind, and Caravaggio lived a violent life that ultimately led to his

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25.04.2024

Ten Amazing Artifacts Reveal the Secrets of the Ancient World | Ancient Origins

From Caral, the oldest American civilization, to a 2,400-year-old pig-shaped guttus from Italy, these 10 amazing artifacts all tell a unique story of

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25.04.2024

Early Christian Schisms and the History of the Modern Church (Video) | Ancient Origins

Christianity is made up of a complex mix of differing sects and beliefs. Many of these date back to the early Christian schisms, a time when worshippers really

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25.04.2024

Dawn of the Roman Empire: The Julio-Claudians | Ancient Origins

Follow the rise and fall of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and discover its profound impact on Roman governance and imperial expansion.

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25.04.2024

Reviving Patolli: The Ancient Mesoamerican Game of Strategy and Fortune | Ancient Origins

Explore the history and impact of Patolli, the ancient Mesoamerican game of strategy and fortune culturally important for many Mesoamerican cultures.

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25.04.2024

Dentist Finds Prehistoric Hominin Jawbone in Bathroom Tile! | Ancient Origins

A dentist discovered a prehistoric jawbone encased in a travertine bathroom tile while visiting his parents' European home, prompting questions about origin

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24.04.2024

Sensational Silver Discovery on Visingsö Alters Medieval Coin History | Ancient Origins

A young man's grave, brimming with 170 silver coins from the 12th century, challenges our understanding of medieval burial customs in Sweden.

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24.04.2024

George Washington’s Refurbished Manor Has Sealed Bottles from 18th Century | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists find 18th-century European bottles with a surprisingly pleasant scent at George Washington's Mount Vernon mansion.

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24.04.2024

Plato’s Final Resting Place in Athens Revealed! | Ancient Origins

Revolutionary research unveils the burial site of the great philosopher Plato in Athens, shedding new light on his life and the history of his Academy.

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24.04.2024

What Pressures Caused the Fall of the Achaemenid Empire? (Video) | Ancient Origins

At one point 44% of the world’s population belonged to the Achaemenid Empire. Despite its untold wealth and conquests, it ultimately fell, like all empires

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24.04.2024

Decoding the Baghdad Battery: Ancient Artifact or Medical Marvel? | Ancient Origins

Longstanding beliefs about ancient technological and medical knowledge were placed under scrutiny when Paul T. Keyser's published an article in the 1990s

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23.04.2024

Medieval Weapons Chest Amongst Spoils in Sunken Warship | Ancient Origins

Explore the medieval weapon chest from the 1495 sunken ship Gribshunden, revealing new insights into late medieval naval warfare. Don't miss the detailed 3D

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23.04.2024

Amputation Found to be Elite Punishment in 550 BC | Ancient Origins

Two high status men from China's Eastern Zhou dynasty lived with elite privilege, even after receiving punitive amputations for their crimes! A twist on

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23.04.2024

Viking Blots, Beserkers and Barbaric Blood Eagles | Ancient Origins

Discover the meat-filled, human-sacrificing, hyper-spiritualized agricultural experience of Vikings.

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23.04.2024

King Cerdic of Wessex’s Burial Site Claimed to be Found! | Ancient Origins

Researchers believe they have finally located the burial site of Anglo-Saxon King Cerdic, the legendary founder of the Kingdom of Wessex!

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23.04.2024

Exploring The Pantheon of Agrippa (Video) | Ancient Origins

The Roman Pantheon we know today is actually its third iteration. The original, the Pantheon of Agrippa, was much older and had a very different design.

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23.04.2024

The Brutal Reality of Viking Raids (Video) | Ancient Origins

For Medieval Europeans few things could have been more terrifying than seeing a Viking longship on the horizon. Vikings raids were rapid, brutal, and totally

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22.04.2024

Stonehenge May be Aligned with the Moon, Too | Ancient Origins

Stonehenge has long been understood as an enormous solar calendar. Now new research suggests the ancient stone circle may have followed the Moon, too!

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22.04.2024

Bronze Age German Grave was Built to Hold a “Zombie” | Ancient Origins

Excavation of a Bronze Age grave in Germany has revealed something chilling: a large stone holding down the body inside. Did these people fear a zombie?

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22.04.2024

Fascinating Fats About the Hellenistic Age (Video) | Ancient Origins

The Hellenistic Age was a period of massive change for the ancient world. Sparked during the reign of Alexander the Great, it lasted until the rise of the

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22.04.2024

Henry IV: Crown, Conflict, Consequence | Ancient Origins

Henry IV's reign, marked by intrigue and conflict, stabilized England amid chaos, laying groundwork for future dynastic struggles and Tudor ascendancy.

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21.04.2024

Carved Bone in Poland shows us how Neanderthals were Thinking | Ancient Origins

A new study of a bone fragment reveals it was decoratively carved by a Neanderthal. Such a find is highly unusual, allowing us to understand how they thought.

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21.04.2024

Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII: Tudor Love's Turbulent Tale (Video) | Ancient Origins

Henry VIII may have had six wives but his relationship with Anne Boleyn remains the most fascinating. Passion, intrigue, scandal, and betrayal – it had it all.

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21.04.2024

The Incredible Sound Effects of Malta’s Hypogeum Hal Saflieni | Ancient Origins

Malta’s 5,000-year-old Hypogeum is a marvel of engineering where tales of skulls, paranormal phenomena, and groundbreaking acoustic research converge.

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21.04.2024

2nd Century Colonnaded Roman Road Unearthed in Turkey | Ancient Origins

Another stunning find from the city of Antalya in Turkey. Already a treasure trove of archaeology, an entire colonnaded Roman road has just been discovered.

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20.04.2024

Poseidon’s Wrath: The Scourge of the Sea Peoples | Ancient Origins

Explore the history of the mysterious Sea Peoples and their impact during the Late Bronze Age in this in-depth article.

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20.04.2024

Why Did Egyptian Pharaohs Have Five Names? | Ancient Origins

A tradition in ancient Egypt developed which made it essential to give pharaohs a total of five names. Each carried celestial authority, bridging mortal life

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20.04.2024

Finding the Facts on Figures Like King Arthur, Midas, Robin Hood (Video) | Ancient Origins

In ancient history the lines between historical fact and mythology are often blurred. Characters believed to be mythical may actually have existed, in some

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20.04.2024

Villa Where Augustus Died May Have Been Excavated Near Mount Vesuvius | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists may have discovered the Villa of Augustus near Mount Vesuvius, the historic site, where Rome’s first emperor is believed to have spent his final

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20.04.2024

Dark Deeds and Divine Justice: Life of a Spanish Inquisitor (Video) | Ancient Origins

The Spanish Inquisition’s reign of terror lasted for over three centuries. During that time thousands of supposed “heretics” were falsely accused, tortured,

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20.04.2024

A Unique Twist Found In Path of Human Evolution | Ancient Origins

A groundbreaking study has revealed a strange anomaly in our evolutionary path. Homo developed more like island beetles than other primates!

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19.04.2024

A Sexy Part of the Voynich Manuscript Is Deciphered | Ancient Origins

A new theory suggests that the undeciphered Voynich manuscript might partly detail subjects of sex and conception!

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19.04.2024

Giant Lava Tunnel Was Occupied By Ancient Herders in the Arabian Peninsula | Ancient Origins

New findings show how Arabian herders over 7000 years ago used a lava tunnel for shelter when navigating harsh deserts.

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19.04.2024

The Mystery of Roanoke Colony’s Disappearance (Video) | Ancient Origins

Few mysteries are as enduring as the disappearance of the Roanoke Colonists. They disappeared over night without a trace, leaving a single clue behind –

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19.04.2024

Previously Undetected Roman Remains Found in Lead Coffin | Ancient Origins

The remains of a high-status Roman woman and a child in a lead coffin found in a cemetery including both Roman and Anglo-Saxon burials in Northern England.

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Britain's “Britishness” is Largely an Import Story | Ancient Origins

DNA Study Reveals Cultural Truths About Avar Warriors | Ancient Origins

Unveiling the True Story of the Vikings (Video) | Ancient Origins

Prehistoric Irish Monuments Revealed As ‘Pathways for the Dead’ | Ancient Origins

Unique ‘Excalibur’ Sword Unearthed in Spain Holds Islamic Origins | Ancient Origins

Caravaggio, The Artist Who Died For His Art (Video) | Ancient Origins

Ten Amazing Artifacts Reveal the Secrets of the Ancient World | Ancient Origins

Early Christian Schisms and the History of the Modern Church (Video) | Ancient Origins

Dawn of the Roman Empire: The Julio-Claudians | Ancient Origins

Reviving Patolli: The Ancient Mesoamerican Game of Strategy and Fortune | Ancient Origins

Dentist Finds Prehistoric Hominin Jawbone in Bathroom Tile! | Ancient Origins

Sensational Silver Discovery on Visingsö Alters Medieval Coin History | Ancient Origins

George Washington’s Refurbished Manor Has Sealed Bottles from 18th Century | Ancient Origins

Plato’s Final Resting Place in Athens Revealed! | Ancient Origins

What Pressures Caused the Fall of the Achaemenid Empire? (Video) | Ancient Origins

Decoding the Baghdad Battery: Ancient Artifact or Medical Marvel? | Ancient Origins

Medieval Weapons Chest Amongst Spoils in Sunken Warship | Ancient Origins

Amputation Found to be Elite Punishment in 550 BC | Ancient Origins

Viking Blots, Beserkers and Barbaric Blood Eagles | Ancient Origins

King Cerdic of Wessex’s Burial Site Claimed to be Found! | Ancient Origins

Exploring The Pantheon of Agrippa (Video) | Ancient Origins

The Brutal Reality of Viking Raids (Video) | Ancient Origins

Stonehenge May be Aligned with the Moon, Too | Ancient Origins

Bronze Age German Grave was Built to Hold a “Zombie” | Ancient Origins

Fascinating Fats About the Hellenistic Age (Video) | Ancient Origins

Henry IV: Crown, Conflict, Consequence | Ancient Origins

Carved Bone in Poland shows us how Neanderthals were Thinking | Ancient Origins

Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII: Tudor Love's Turbulent Tale (Video) | Ancient Origins

The Incredible Sound Effects of Malta’s Hypogeum Hal Saflieni | Ancient Origins

2nd Century Colonnaded Roman Road Unearthed in Turkey | Ancient Origins

Poseidon’s Wrath: The Scourge of the Sea Peoples | Ancient Origins

Why Did Egyptian Pharaohs Have Five Names? | Ancient Origins

Finding the Facts on Figures Like King Arthur, Midas, Robin Hood (Video) | Ancient Origins

Villa Where Augustus Died May Have Been Excavated Near Mount Vesuvius | Ancient Origins

Dark Deeds and Divine Justice: Life of a Spanish Inquisitor (Video) | Ancient Origins

A Unique Twist Found In Path of Human Evolution | Ancient Origins

A Sexy Part of the Voynich Manuscript Is Deciphered | Ancient Origins

Giant Lava Tunnel Was Occupied By Ancient Herders in the Arabian Peninsula | Ancient Origins

The Mystery of Roanoke Colony’s Disappearance (Video) | Ancient Origins

Previously Undetected Roman Remains Found in Lead Coffin | Ancient Origins

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