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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February 25, 2025 Tracks of World’s Oldest Handcarts (20,000 BC) Discovered in New Mexico | Ancient Origins
Scientists found 22,000-year-old drag-marks with footprints in New Mexico, revealing a lost transport method. Could this be the earliest version of the
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February 25, 2025 True Origins of Attila and His Fearsome Hun Empire Revealed | Ancient Origins
The Hun Empire on the steppes of Eurasia has now been linked to a slow and steady migration from the east, ultimately connecting the Huns to the Xiongnu Empire.
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6min
February 24, 2025 Who is the Devil? An Expert Busts the Myths about Satan and Hell | Ancient Origins
Uncover the real story of Satan—beyond myths and misconceptions—and what the Bible truly reveals about the Devil's identity and influence.
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6min
February 24, 2025 500-Year-Old Transylvanian Diaries Reveal Dire Impact of ‘Little Ice Age’ | Ancient Origins
A new study details how 16th century Transylvanians responded to climate changes related to the onset of the Little Ice Age, a severe global cooling event.
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7min
February 23, 2025 They Did it Again?! Archaeologists May Have Found Second Tomb of Thutmose II | Ancient Origins
The archaeologists who found the tomb of ancient Egyptian 18th Dynasty pharaoh Thutmose II say they’ve likely found his second tomb as well (yes, he had two!).
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6min
February 23, 2025 ‘Robust’ Vikings Were Actually Diseased and Infected, Research Shows | Ancient Origins
The Vikings were fearsome conquerors, but a study from the University of Gothenburg shows that Viking Age Sweden was plagued by disease and bad health.
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6min
February 22, 2025 Iron Age Iberians Impaled Severed Heads on Nails for Public Display. But Why? | Ancient Origins
In Iron Age Iberia, the severed heads of decapitated corpses were anchored with nails to be put on display, for different reasons depending on the community.
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7min
February 22, 2025 10 Weird Archaeological Facts That Will Blow Your Mind | Ancient Origins
Archaeology reveals the past, delivering stunning developments and astonishing suprises in the form of delightfully weird ruins and artifacts.
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5min
February 21, 2025 Cleopatra: The Early Years, and Her Status as a Goddess | Ancient Origins
Egyptian queens weren’t just royalty—they were divine. Cleopatra followed in the footsteps of Isis, a goddess who defied death itself to shape the destiny of
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9min
February 21, 2025 World’s Oldest Seafaring Boats Built in Southeast Asia 40,000 Years Ago | Ancient Origins
Prehistoric settlers living in the Philippines and on the islands of Southeast Asia likely built the world’s first seafaring vessels, 40,000 years ago.
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FAQs about The Ancient Origins News Desk:

How many episodes does The Ancient Origins News Desk have?

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