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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June 12, 2025 Roman 'Fastfood' Unearthed in Mallorcan Trash-dump: Fried Songbirds on the Menu | Ancient Origins
New research shows that song thrushes — once thought elite delicacies — were pan-fried street food in Roman Mallorca. Rome’s chicken wings? Pretty much.
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5min
June 12, 2025 Cone-Headed Skull of 6,200-Year-Old Girl Unearthed in Iran, Scientists Don't Know Why | Ancient Origins
Ancient Iranian skull reveals early cranial modification and traumatic death 6,200 years ago, shedding light on cultural identity and violence in prehistoric
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6min
June 12, 2025 They Lied All Along: Potential Roman Wine Scam Uncovered With Knock-Offs In Use On Crete | Ancient Origins
Discover how ancient Cretan winemakers may have faked luxury raisin wine for Roman elites—mixing honey instead of drying grapes—without anyone noticing.
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6min
June 11, 2025 The Imperative of Learning from History: Preserving Truth Against Manipulation | Ancient Origins
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."— George SantayanaThis astute observation from philosopher George Santayana encapsulates the
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4min
June 11, 2025 World's Oldest Matrilineal Society Unearthed in China's Shandong, 4,500 Years Old | Ancient Origins
Ancient DNA study reveals 4,500-year-old matrilineal society in Neolithic China, rewriting the story of kinship, burial, and power before patriarchy.
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7min
June 11, 2025 Over 3 Million Years of Changing Cultural Transformation Recorded in New Study | Ancient Origins
New study reveals how teaching — not just tools — shaped human evolution. From observation to explanation, researchers uncover how structured instruction
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6min
June 11, 2025 Lust, Loyalty & Loss in Homer’s World of Gods and Heroes: An Interview on The Odyssey | Ancient Origins
A rich exploration of love, seduction, fidelity, and epic heroism in Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey — from Helen’s allure and Penelope’s loyalty to the trials of
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15min
June 10, 2025 Famed Warship Vasa's Little Sister ‘Falken’ Has Been Identified | Ancient Origins
The 17th-century war pinnace Falken, sister ship to the famous Vasa, has been identified in Finnish waters. Built for Swedish royalty, it sheds new light on
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3min
June 10, 2025 New Discoveries Unearthed at ‘Homer’s School’ Ithaca | Ancient Origins
New inscriptions and Mycenaean-era finds at Homer’s School in Ithaca suggest a sanctuary dedicated to Odysseus, supporting the island's Homeric legacy through
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6min
June 10, 2025 Neanderthals Could Have Crossed Eurasia in Just 2,000 Years | Ancient Origins
Using advanced computer simulations, scientists have recreated the migration routes Neanderthals may have used to reach Siberia within just 2,000 years.
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4min

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