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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May 14, 2025 2,600-Year-Old Relief of Assyrian King Ashurbanipal Unearthed in Iraq | Ancient Origins
At Ninevah in Iraq archaeologists unearthed a 2,600-year-old relief that depicted Assyrian deities alongside King Ashurbanipal, the last great Assyrian king.
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8min
May 14, 2025 Pregnant Viking Women Donned Martial Gear, Says New Study | Ancient Origins
Pregnant Viking women in helmets, foetal revenge, and burial mysteries—new research uncovers the fierce and political side of motherhood in the Viking age.
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7min
May 13, 2025 Ancient Obsidian Artifacts Reveal Vast Aztec Trade Network | Ancient Origins
Obsidian was prized in Aztec culture, so much so that they developed vast trade networks to ensure they would have all the supplies they needed, a new study
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7min
May 13, 2025 Metal Detector Mania in Romania: Roman Coins, Dacian Treasures Recovered | Ancient Origins
Detectorists recently recovered a silver hoard from the Dacian era and a huge collection of coins from Roman times in central and southern Romania respectively.
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8min
May 12, 2025 People Were Living in Northern Scotland 11,000 Years Ago, in Extreme Climate | Ancient Origins
Ancient tools on the Isle of Skye reveal early humans reached Scotland's far north 11,000 years ago, surviving dramatic post-Ice Age climate changes.
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5min
May 12, 2025 Chopped-Up Human Bones in Guatemalan Cave Came from Maya Sacrificial Murders | Ancient Origins
Grisly evidence of Maya ritual sacrifices was revealed in Guatemala’s Blood Cave, with bones, trauma marks, and sacred artifacts dating back nearly 2,000 years.
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6min
May 11, 2025 One-of-a-Kind Boats, Dating Back 1,000 Years, Unearthed in Vietnam | Ancient Origins
Ancient, one-of-a-kind twin-hulled boats found in Bac Ninh exemplify Vietnam’s early shipbuilding prowess and reveal its dependence on maritime trade.
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7min
May 11, 2025 Ivan the Terrible Was a Hero and a Good Guy, Says Russian Government | Ancient Origins
The Russian government has been rehabilitating the reputation of 16th century czar Ivan IV, who was so brutal that he is known to history as Ivan the Terrible.
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9min
May 10, 2025 Ultra-Rare 2,000-Year-Old Dacian Stonemason’s Toolkit Found in Romania | Ancient Origins
A 2,000-year-old Dacian stonemason’s toolkit found in Romania reveals unique tools and insights into ancient craftsmanship before the Roman conquest of Dacia.
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5min
May 10, 2025 Remembering Pope Joan, the One and Only Woman to Serve as Pope (Allegedly) | Ancient Origins
The scandalous story of a female pope named Joan arose in the Middle Ages, saying she gained her role in disguise and lost it when she unexpectedly gave birth.
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