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 05, 2025 Shipwrecks On Costa Rican Coast Identified as 18th Century Danish Slave Ships | Ancient Origins
Two shipwrecks spotted long ago off the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica have now been positively identified as Danish slave ships that were lost in 1710.
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5min
May 04, 2025 The Mysterious Roman Dodecahedrons: What the Heck Are These Things? | Ancient Origins
No one knows what a Roman dodecahedron was used for but there are many creative hypotheses!
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7min
May 04, 2025 DNA Study Links Modern Pueblo People with the Incredible Ruins of Chaco Canyon | Ancient Origins
DNA confirms the Picuris Pueblo people’s ancient link to Chaco Canyon, blending science with tradition to protect a sacred site and preserve Indigenous
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7min
May 03, 2025 Chilling Discoveries Reveal One Family’s Fight for Survival at Pompeii | Ancient Origins
New discoveries in Pompeii, including a barricaded room, a child's amulet, and four bodies, reveal one family's tragic fate following the 79 AD eruption.
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6min
May 02, 2025 Oldest Bone Spear Tip in Europe, from 80,000 BC, Made by Neanderthals | Ancient Origins
The oldest European bone spear tip shows that Neanderthals crafted advanced tools independently, revealing an impressive level of creative intelligence.
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7min
May 02, 2025 Researchers Identify Centuries-Old Austrian Mummy Who Has Barely Decayed | Ancient Origins
Researchers have identified a well-preserved 18th century Austrian mummy as a parish vicar, explaining how the embalming materials prevented his decay.
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5min
May 01, 2025 Depictions of the Milky Way Found in Ancient Images of Egyptian Goddess | Ancient Origins
A new study reveals fascinating details about the relationship of the ancient Egyptian goddess Nut to the night sky, and specifically to the Milky Way.
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5min
May 01, 2025 Population Crash Coming? Birth Rates Too Low to Prevent Extinction, Scientists Say | Ancient Origins
An new study of historical population patterns suggests that human fertility rates are currently much too low to ensure survival of the species in the long run.
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6min
April 30, 2025 The Mystical Palm Leaf Libraries of Bali: Unlocking Ancient Wisdom for Modern Seekers | Ancient Origins
Discover the ancient wisdom of Bali’s palm leaf libraries, which offer karmic insights, life guidance, and remedies for spiritual growth, in an online reading.
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11min
April 30, 2025 Archaeologists Uncover Lost 9,000-Year-Old Rock Art Style in Australia | Ancient Origins
A newly discovered ancient Aboriginal rock art style, 5,000 to 9,000 years old, in Northern Australia reveals cultural shifts and evolving spiritual
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9min

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