The Ancient Origins News Desk

Dec 07 2024 100 ep. 4 mins 3
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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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1,500-Year-Old Iron Age Weapons Found Below Chieftain’s House in Denmark | Ancient Origins

Dec 07 2024 6 mins  
Danish archaeologists unearthed a huge collection of Iron Age weapons from under the home of an ancient chieftain, plus a rare set of chainmail armor.

Une étude suggère que les barbares utilisaient des stimulants lorsqu’ils combattaient l’Empire romain | Origines anciennes

Dec 07 2024
A new study by researchers from Poland suggests that “barbarian” warriors who fought the Romans consumed stimulants using spoons attached to their belts.

Homer’s Odyssey Meets Cinema Magic: Ralph Fiennes & Juliet Binoche in The Return! | Ancient Origins

Dec 07 2024 20 mins  
Seven years with Calypso, battles with monsters, and unmatched wit—Odysseus’s journey defines resilience. Experts discuss how The Return brings a modern,

Exceptional Neolithic Archery Finds Reveal Sophistication of Early Iberian Societies | Ancient Origins

Dec 07 2024 4 mins  
A study of 7,000-year-old remains from Spain reveals advanced archery techniques and materials used by Neolithic Iberian societies, redefining ancient weaponry.

Notre-Dame’s Bells Have Been Blessed as the Cathedral Reopens | Ancient Origins

Dec 06 2024 4 mins  
With repairs now complete at the fire-damaged Notre-Dame cathedral, eight church bells scheduled to be reinstalled have been blessed during a special ceremony.

Iconic Tower of London’s Prison Section’s Graffiti Deciphered | Ancient Origins

Dec 06 2024 5 mins  
Researchers have uncovered hidden graffiti in the Tower of London using advanced technology, offering a glimpse into the lives of historic prisoners.

Neolithic Communities in Europe Featured Surprising Gender Equality | Ancient Origins

Dec 02 2024 5 mins  
A genetic study of European Neolithic societies of the Linear Pottery culture shows they were marked by high degrees of mobility, freedom and gender equality.

Footprints Reveal Two Extinct Hominin Species Living Side By Side | Ancient Origins

Dec 02 2024 8 mins  
Fossilized footprints in Kenya reveal Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei coexisted 1.5 million years ago, offering new insights into human evolution.

Romans Are Said to Have Ingested Fish Brains That Caused Hallucinations | Ancient Origins

Nov 30 2024 3 mins  
Romans are said to have eaten hallucinogenic fish brains for a wild trip, and science confirms its effects. From ancient Rome to Tunisia, would you dare try

Legendary Nebra Sky Disc Creation Method Has Been Discovered | Ancient Origins

Nov 30 2024 4 mins  
Advanced manufacturing techniques have been revealed for the Nebra Sky Disc, a 3,600 year old depiction of the cosmos found in Germany.