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At Ancient Origins we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exists countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained .
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Researchers at Cambridge's Fitzwilliam Museum discovered ancient Egyptians used a Tipp-Ex-like correction fluid on a 3,300-year-old Book of the Dead papyrus to slim a painted jackal.
Were the Egyptian pyramids truly just tombs built with eternity in mind?
"Explore the stunning discovery of Bavaria's oldest Mithras temple in Regensburg. Uncover the secrets of this 2,000-year-old subterranean mystery cult, its ritual bull-slaying, and the enigmatic parallels between the 'Sun God' and early Christianity."
The groundswell of interest world-wide in artifacts from our prehistoric past reveals our shared humanity at a time w
St. Peter’s Basilica’s “painted” altarpieces are actually vast mosaics. In this, the 400th year of the basilica's construction, we deep dive into their secrets, their makers, and why the Vatican chose mosaic over canvas.
A startling theory claims the Ark of the Covenant is hidden on the island of Malaita in the Solomon Islands, brought there by ancient Israelites. Local traditions and cultural clues fuel the extraordinary claim.
Deep within the hieroglyphic texts of ancient Egypt lies a medical mystery that could rewrite our understandi
Scientists have created Neanderthal mini brains to better understand the differences between humans and Neanderthals.
A 17th-century Arabic manuscript found in Old Dongola, Sudan, has confirmed the historical existence of semi-legendary Nubian ruler King Qasqash, rewriting medieval African history.
A maritime archaeology student has discovered his second 12th-century Crusader sword off Israel's Carmel Coast, a rare find that sheds light on the region's medieval past.
Western Slovakia’s Vráble Neolithic site has yielded a mystifying mass grave of mostly headless skeletons of all ages, tossed in a hole.
1,500 years ago, the Maya of Ucanal mastered water purification, yet their sacred rituals created a hidden toxic disaster.
New 3D facial reconstruction of Little Foot, the most complete Australopithecus skeleton, reveals fresh clues about early hominin evolution in Africa.
Four rare petroglyphs were discovered by an indigenous archaeologist ‘with help from bison,’ at Wanuskewin Heritage Park near Saskatoon in Canada.
A Bronze Age burial near Lake Baikal intrigues archeologists who have not yet revealed contents of a leather pouch fo
In 1874, during a formal meeting known as the Tumbang Anoi Agreement, held in Damang Batu, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, all the Dayak tribes gathered for a peace resolution.
Analyses of ancient DNA from prehistoric humans paint a picture of dramatic population change in Europe from 45,000 t
Millennia ago, ancient cultures were astounded by the seeming miracle of natural flames which burned day and night fo
Obi-Rakhmat arrowheads dated to 80,000 years hint Homo sapiens used bow-like weaponry in Central Asia - evidence that may shift Eurasian settlement timelines.
Challenging Out of Africa…what about Out of Bulgaria? A 7.2-million-year-old femur from Bulgaria suggests early Balkan bipedalism, raising new questions about where upright walking first evolved.
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