The Ancient Origins News Desk

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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, ou... more

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November 24, 2025 Ancient Fraud Exposed: Romans Faked Luxury Purple Dye | Ancient Origins
Archaeological analysis reveals Roman-era textiles used plant-based dyes to imitate expensive murex purple, exposing widespread ancient fashion fraud in Judean Desert findings.
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8min
November 24, 2025 Runic expert cracks 900-year-old secret Viking code | Ancient Origins
Researchers have been trying for years to crack a little-known runic code called Jötunvillur, which has only been fou
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4min
November 24, 2025 Archaeologists in the Yukon find a Remarkably Intact Dart Lost by an Indigenous Hunter 1,000 Years Ago | Ancient Origins
Local belief says that the Yukon ice patches have been a preferred caribou hunting ground for the ancestors of Carcross/Tagish First Nation Citizens for at least 9000 years.
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4min
November 23, 2025 Huge Egyptian Tomb Discovered with Extraordinarily Rare Mummy Portraits | Ancient Origins
The discovery of a collection of mummy portraits inside an incredible funerary building in Egypt is the first of its kind in over a century.
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6min
November 23, 2025 Rare 9th Century Tools Discovered under Norwegian Garden, Revealing Status of Blacksmiths in Viking Age | Ancient Origins
Routine landscaping last year led to a Norwegian man inadvertently uncovering extremely rare Viking Age artifacts.
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3min
November 23, 2025 Oldest Wooden Framed Saddle Reveals Secrets of Equestrian Military Technology | Ancient Origins
Oldest wooden frame saddle discovered in Mongolia, dating back to 5th century AD helps redefine our understanding of horseback riding technology in East Asia.
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6min
November 23, 2025 Newly-discovered ancient fortress reveals architectural accomplishments of Vikings | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered a ring-shaped Viking fortress on the Danish island of Zealand, which histor
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4min
November 23, 2025 Scholars Say Many Beliefs About Vikings Are Based On Medieval Fiction | Ancient Origins
Scholars at University of Münster reveal most Viking beliefs stem from medieval Christian texts, not authentic sources, challenging centuries of assumptions about Norse culture.
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6min
November 23, 2025 DNA Elucidates Thailand's Iron Age ‘Log Coffin Culture’ | Ancient Origins
Ancient DNA helps researchers elucidate the structure and relationships of the fascinating prehistoric Log coffin Culture from Southeast Asia.
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7min
November 22, 2025 First Treasures Recovered from Holy Grail of Shipwrecks San José | Ancient Origins
Colombian scientists recover first artifacts from the San José shipwreck, the "holy grail" galleon holding billions in treasure since 1708. Discover the historic find and legal battles.
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8min

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