A study of a 13th century fresco on display in a medieval church in Italy has revealed the presence of an Islamic tent that was used to cover an altar.

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03.02.2025

‘Alien Mummies from Peru’ Debunked? Absolutely Not, Says Mexican Scientist | Ancient Origins

The former director of the Mexican Navy Medical Department, Dr. José Zalce, says that several strange mummies found in Peru are not human, and he can prove it.

Ancient Origins

02.02.2025

5,000-Year-Old Pyramid from Mesoamerica’s First Civilization Found in Peru | Ancient Origins

Near the ancient city of Caral-Supe in Peru, archaeologists found a 5,000-year-old pyramidal structure in the fourth millennium BC settlement of Chupacigarro.

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02.02.2025

Rest in Pieces: Bones of 15th Century “Vampire” Unearthed in Croatia | Ancient Origins

In a medieval cemetery near a church in Croatia, archaeologists unearthed the 15th century skeleton of a man who was given an unconventional “vampire” burial.

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02.02.2025

10 Coming-of-Age Traditions from Around the World | Ancient Origins

Coming of age traditions are common to every society, and have been most likely since the beginning of time. Here are 10 of the most memorable.

Ancient Origins

01.02.2025

Roman Sanctuary Discovered at Famous Rock Art Site on Iberian Peninsula | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists exploring a cave known for its Paleolithic rock art in Valencia, Spain discovered a first-century Roman sanctuary, complete with inscriptions.

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01.02.2025

Huge Collection of 270,000 Beads Unearthed in Copper Age Tomb in Spain | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists uncovered 270,000 Copper Age beads in a Spanish tomb, which were worn as clothing by ancient elites as a symbol of wealth and power.

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31.01.2025

Researcher Discovers 600-Year-Old Lost City “Frozen in Time” in Mexico | Ancient Origins

Guiengola, once thought a fortress, is a vast 900-acre Zapotec city! Lidar technology has revealed 1,100+ buildings, ballcourts & roads hidden beneath Oaxaca’s

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31.01.2025

Has Amelia Earhart’s Lost Aircraft Finally Been Found? Signs Point to Yes | Ancient Origins

Amelia Earhart disappeared while attempting to fly around the world almost 90 years ago, and her long-lost aircraft may finally have been found.

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31.01.2025

Ancient Roads Near Chaco Canyon, New Mexico Linked to Sacred Rituals | Ancient Origins

A new study has revealed the sacred nature of ancient roads built by the Pueblo peoples of New Mexico, who used the roads for ceremonial purposes.

Ancient Origins

31.01.2025

Explosive Legal Document Exposes Corruption and Conspiracy in Roman Era Judea | Ancient Origins

Hidden for centuries, an ancient papyrus reveals a Roman trial on forgery, tax fraud & rebellion in Judea. With over 133 lines, it's the most detailed case

Ancient Origins

29.01.2025

The Magnificent Projects of Nebuchadnezzar II, the Bible’s Greatest Villain | Ancient Origins

King Nebuchadnezzar II is the greatest villain of the Bible, yet also known for his magnificent construction projects, including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Ancient Origins

29.01.2025

Charlemagne: Conqueror, Emperor, and the Father of Europe | Ancient Origins

Charlemagne, the "Father of Europe," united fragmented European kingdoms into the Carolingian Empire through relentless military campaigns (768–814).

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29.01.2025

Archaeologists Find Lost Home of England’s Last Anglo-Saxon King | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists confirm Bosham housed Harold II, England's last Anglo-Saxon king, as the hall shown on the Bayeux Tapestry has finally been identified.

Ancient Origins

28.01.2025

Ecuador Burial Suggests Ritual Sacrifice of Pregnant Woman in 800 AD | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists in Ecuador find a 1,200-year-old burial of a pregnant woman with signs of violent death and rare artifacts. Was this a ritual sacrifice or

Ancient Origins

28.01.2025

Priceless Romanian Artifacts Stolen in Daring Raid of Dutch Museum | Ancient Origins

In a shocking development, antiquities thieves raided the Drents Museum in the Netherlands and walked away with a collection of valuable Romanian artifacts.

Ancient Origins

27.01.2025

Archaeologists Digging Up Revolutionary War Site at Colonial Williamsburg | Ancient Origins

Excavations at Colonial Williamsburg unearthed the remains of a Continental Army barracks that was destroyed by fire on the orders of Lord Cornwallis in 1781.

Ancient Origins

27.01.2025

Archaeologists Unearth Vast and Ancient Underground City in Central Iran | Ancient Origins

In the town of Abarkuh in central Iran, archaeologists unearthed an underground city that would have been constructed by the Qajar people several centuries ago.

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26.01.2025

Ancient Greek Statue, More than 2,000 Years Old, Found Discarded as Trash | Ancient Origins

A 2,000-year-old statue from Greece's Hellenistic era was found next to a trash bin in Thessaloniki, and is now in safe hands, revealing its place in history.

Ancient Origins

26.01.2025

Neanderthal Extinction Linked to Peculiarities in their Blood Types | Ancient Origins

When early humans began interbreeding with Neanderthals, it likely ensured Neanderthal extinction because of dangerous incompatibilities in blood type.

Ancient Origins

25.01.2025

Echoes of Sacrifice: The Castrati’s Controversial Legacy | Ancient Origins

Celebrated for ethereal voices, the castrati dazzled Europe. Yet, behind the fame lay sacrifice and resilience—a haunting tale of art's cost and humanity's

Ancient Origins

25.01.2025

New Study of Ancient Societies Explains Why Money Was Invented | Ancient Origins

Joining the debate about the origins of money, a Swedish archaeologist has introduced a theory that links the development of money with long-distance trade.

Ancient Origins

24.01.2025

Large Egyptian Blue Ingot Recovered from Nero’s Imperial Palace | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists performing excavations at the Roman Emperor Nero’s imperial palace found an incredibly large ingot of Egyptian blue, a color prized by artists.

Ancient Origins

24.01.2025

Donald Trump's Meme Coin Takes Page Out of Ancient World's Playbook | Ancient Origins

The art of influence, minted. From Alexander’s ram horns to Caesar’s dictatorship and Jerusalem’s freedom cry, coin propaganda has made history’s loudest

Ancient Origins

24.01.2025

Rivalry of Renaissance Masters: Leonardo da Vinci Vs. Michelangelo | Ancient Origins

Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo were dueling artistic geniuses, both personally and professionally. But their rivalry brought out the best in both.

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24.01.2025

Valuable Coin Hoard and Medieval Synagogue Unearthed in Galilee, Israel | Ancient Origins

A medieval treasure of 364 coins, hidden in pottery, was found near the Sea of Galilee. This rare discovery reveals insights into trade, life, and faith in the

Ancient Origins

24.01.2025

Oxford Scientist Solves Mystery of Loch Ness Monster – Or Does He? | Ancient Origins

Nessie, Bigfoot, and the Paranormal! Could cryptids be from alternate dimensions? With no fossils found, scientists dismiss Nessie, but Crowley’s rituals spark

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22.01.2025

3rd Century Roman Boundary Stone with Inscription Found in Northern Israel | Ancient Origins

A Roman boundary stone found in Abel Beth Maacah reveals forgotten villages and life under Diocletian’s tax reforms. Each inscription brings ancient history to

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22.01.2025

Easter Island Statues Built in 10,000 BC, Author Graham Hancock Says | Ancient Origins

Controversial author Graham Hancock believes the giant stone heads on Easter Island were built by an advanced civilization 12,000 years ago.

Ancient Origins

22.01.2025

Ancient Archaeologists: How Early Civilizations Preserved Their Past | Ancient Origins

Ancient civilizations laid the foundation for modern archaeology through restoration and preservation of monuments, driven by religious and political motives.

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22.01.2025

The Parthenon in Athens and the Sacred Space of the Acropolis | Ancient Origins

In this interview, Professor Paul Cartledge, one of the world’s foremost experts on ancient Greek culture, discusses the incredible history of the Parthenon.

Ancient Origins

21.01.2025

Genetic Study Shows How Mysterious Sogdians Lived On Ancient Silk Road | Ancient Origins

Genetic data shows the mysterious Sogdians played a key role in preserving the ancient Silk Road trade route, integrating the peoples of Central Asia and China.

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21.01.2025

Prime Minister of Grenada’s Push for UFO Disclosure at the UN in 1970s | Ancient Origins

In the 1970s, Grenadan Prime Minister Sir Eric Gairy made a noble effort to convince the United Nations to throw its full weight behind UFO disclosure.

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21.01.2025

Experts Have Discovered Jesus’ Real Name, Which Was Not Jesus | Ancient Origins

Based on the current best evidence, it seems that Jesus’ real name was not Jesus at all, several well-known religious scholars are saying.

Ancient Origins

20.01.2025

Pieces of Ultra-Rare Iron Age Helmet Found in Metal Hoards from Britain | Ancient Origins

Researchers were shocked to discover pieces of an ultra-rare Iron Age helmet hidden in a large collection of metal jewelry unearthed at Snettisham, Norfolk.

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19.01.2025

‘Once-in-a Century’ Find Shows How Decadent Roman Elites Lived it Up in Pompeii | Ancient Origins

During excavations at Pompeii, archaeologists discovered a sprawling private bathhouse inside an elite Roman home, revealing the home owners incredible wealth.

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19.01.2025

Board Games Never Die: Part Two, Games that Captivated the Ancient World | Ancient Origins

Board games were popular in ancient cultures, and they were played by aristocrats and commoners alike. Many of these games are still played today.

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18.01.2025

New Study Reveals the Secrets of the Amazing Alexander the Great Mosaic | Ancient Origins

A new study of the spectacular Alexander the Great Mosaic, found at Pompeii 1831, has finally revealed the sources of the tiles used to create it.

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18.01.2025

Hitler’s Destiny: Nazis Inspired by Ancient Occult Beliefs and Practices | Ancient Origins

Hitler’s obsession with the 'Spear of Destiny' and Himmler’s Aryan expeditions reveal how occultism and pseudo-history fueled the Nazis' twisted horrors.

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18.01.2025

Mass Animal Sacrifices Reveal Details about Ancient Culture of Teotihuacán | Ancient Origins

Inside Teotihuacán’s Pyramid of the Moon, researchers found the remains of more than 200 animals that had been sacrificed during large-scale public ceremonies.

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13th Century Fresco Shows Islamic Tent In Medieval Christian Church | Ancient Origins

‘Alien Mummies from Peru’ Debunked? Absolutely Not, Says Mexican Scientist | Ancient Origins

5,000-Year-Old Pyramid from Mesoamerica’s First Civilization Found in Peru | Ancient Origins

Rest in Pieces: Bones of 15th Century “Vampire” Unearthed in Croatia | Ancient Origins

10 Coming-of-Age Traditions from Around the World | Ancient Origins

Roman Sanctuary Discovered at Famous Rock Art Site on Iberian Peninsula | Ancient Origins

Huge Collection of 270,000 Beads Unearthed in Copper Age Tomb in Spain | Ancient Origins

Researcher Discovers 600-Year-Old Lost City “Frozen in Time” in Mexico | Ancient Origins

Has Amelia Earhart’s Lost Aircraft Finally Been Found? Signs Point to Yes | Ancient Origins

Ancient Roads Near Chaco Canyon, New Mexico Linked to Sacred Rituals | Ancient Origins

Explosive Legal Document Exposes Corruption and Conspiracy in Roman Era Judea | Ancient Origins

The Magnificent Projects of Nebuchadnezzar II, the Bible’s Greatest Villain | Ancient Origins

Charlemagne: Conqueror, Emperor, and the Father of Europe | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists Find Lost Home of England’s Last Anglo-Saxon King | Ancient Origins

Ecuador Burial Suggests Ritual Sacrifice of Pregnant Woman in 800 AD | Ancient Origins

Priceless Romanian Artifacts Stolen in Daring Raid of Dutch Museum | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists Digging Up Revolutionary War Site at Colonial Williamsburg | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists Unearth Vast and Ancient Underground City in Central Iran | Ancient Origins

Ancient Greek Statue, More than 2,000 Years Old, Found Discarded as Trash | Ancient Origins

Neanderthal Extinction Linked to Peculiarities in their Blood Types | Ancient Origins

Echoes of Sacrifice: The Castrati’s Controversial Legacy | Ancient Origins

New Study of Ancient Societies Explains Why Money Was Invented | Ancient Origins

Large Egyptian Blue Ingot Recovered from Nero’s Imperial Palace | Ancient Origins

Donald Trump's Meme Coin Takes Page Out of Ancient World's Playbook | Ancient Origins

Rivalry of Renaissance Masters: Leonardo da Vinci Vs. Michelangelo | Ancient Origins

Valuable Coin Hoard and Medieval Synagogue Unearthed in Galilee, Israel | Ancient Origins

Oxford Scientist Solves Mystery of Loch Ness Monster – Or Does He? | Ancient Origins

3rd Century Roman Boundary Stone with Inscription Found in Northern Israel | Ancient Origins

Easter Island Statues Built in 10,000 BC, Author Graham Hancock Says | Ancient Origins

Ancient Archaeologists: How Early Civilizations Preserved Their Past | Ancient Origins

The Parthenon in Athens and the Sacred Space of the Acropolis | Ancient Origins

Genetic Study Shows How Mysterious Sogdians Lived On Ancient Silk Road | Ancient Origins

Prime Minister of Grenada’s Push for UFO Disclosure at the UN in 1970s | Ancient Origins

Experts Have Discovered Jesus’ Real Name, Which Was Not Jesus | Ancient Origins

Pieces of Ultra-Rare Iron Age Helmet Found in Metal Hoards from Britain | Ancient Origins

‘Once-in-a Century’ Find Shows How Decadent Roman Elites Lived it Up in Pompeii | Ancient Origins

Board Games Never Die: Part Two, Games that Captivated the Ancient World | Ancient Origins

New Study Reveals the Secrets of the Amazing Alexander the Great Mosaic | Ancient Origins

Hitler’s Destiny: Nazis Inspired by Ancient Occult Beliefs and Practices | Ancient Origins

Mass Animal Sacrifices Reveal Details about Ancient Culture of Teotihuacán | Ancient Origins

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