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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July 18, 2026 New Evidence of Odysseus: Was a Real Man Behind the Legend? | Ancient Origins
Was Odysseus real? Explore the archaeological evidence behind Homer's legendary hero, including a 2,400-year-old sanctuary on Ithaca dedicated to his worship.
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6min
July 18, 2026 The Final Ascent: New Study Reveals How the Inca Conducted Capacocha Sacrifices | Ancient Origins
A new CT scan study reveals the 500-year-old Boy of Cerro El Plomo died from a ritual blow to the head, not hypothermia, reshaping our understanding of the Inca Capacocha sacrifice.
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5min
July 17, 2026 Tyrannosaurus rex "Gus" Shatters Records, Becoming Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil Ever Sold | Ancient Origins
A 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton named Gus has sold for a record-breaking $50.1 million at Sotheby's, sparking debate among paleontologists.
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4min
July 17, 2026 T. rex Tooth Marks Discovered on 66-Million-Year-Old Wyoming Fossils | Ancient Origins
A collection of fossilized dinosaur bones recently
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3min
July 17, 2026 5,000-Year-Old: Most Sophisticated Prehistoric Crystal Weapon Ever Found
A 5,000-year-old crystal dagger from Spain may be the most sophisticated prehistoric weapon ever discovered, revealing extraordinary Copper Age craftsmanship and technology.
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6min
July 16, 2026 1,600-Year-Old Christian Basilica Discovered Beneath Italian Fish Market
Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,600-year-old Christian basilica beneath a former fish market in Oderzo, Italy, revealing mosaics, burials, and Late Roman history.
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4min
July 16, 2026 The Mystery Behind What Killed Botticelli’s Muse: Has a 550‑year‑old Medical Case Been Solved? | Ancient Origins
New research suggests Botticelli’s muse Simonetta Vespucci may have died from pituitary tumour apoplexy, not the previously suspected tuberculosis
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4min
July 16, 2026 24 Mummies with “Gold Tongues” and “False Doors” Found in Egypt
Archaeologists excavating an ancient Egyptian necropolis discovered 24 mummies with gold tongues and rare false doors, revealing remarkable new evidence of beliefs in the afterlife and funerary rituals.
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6min
July 15, 2026 Rare Iron Shackles Reveal Celtic Slave Trade Hub in Ancient Gaul | Ancient Origins
Rare 2,300-year-old Celtic iron shackles found in Allonnes, France, shedding light on the brutal reality of Celtic slavery and Iron Age social hierarchy in ancient Gaul.
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8min
July 15, 2026 First Known Maya Mathematician's Name Decoded After 1,200 Years
Archaeologists have deciphered the name of the first known Maya mathematician and astronomer from a 1,200-year-old inscription discovered at Xultun, Guatemala.
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6min

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