The Ancient Origins News Desk

By Ancient Origins

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

· History

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about The Ancient Origins News Desk:

How many episodes does The Ancient Origins News Desk have?

The podcast currently has 2,007 episodes available.

The Ancient Origins News Desk episodes:

May 23, 2026 Sinister Looking Greek Theater Mask Found Inside a Cave in Croatia | Ancient Origins
Discover the rare 2,000-year-old Greek theater mask found in Croatia's Crno Jezero Cave, revealing ancient Illyrian rituals and possible Dionysus worship.
...more
4min
May 23, 2026 2,400-Year-Old Iron Age Structure Discovered Beneath German Construction Site | Ancient Origins
Discover the 2,400-year-old Iron Age structure found beneath a German construction site in Aschaffenburg. This rare timber and stone find sheds light on ancient Celtic settlements.
...more
4min
May 22, 2026 How a 4,000-Year-Old City Defied History's 'Rules' by Becoming More Equal | Ancient Origins
A new study from the University of York reveals that the 4,000-year-old city of Mohenjo-daro became more equal as it grew, challenging assumptions about ancient wealth inequality.
...more
5min
May 22, 2026 Ancient Pigeons Lived Alongside Humans Up To 3,400 Years Ago | Ancient Origins
Discover how a new study from Bronze Age Cyprus reveals that pigeon domestication began nearly 3,400 years ago, changing our view of the common rock dove.
...more
5min
May 21, 2026 1,400-Year-Old Elite Avar Warrior and Horse Burial Unearthed in Romania | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists in Romania have unearthed a 1,400-year-old elite Avar warrior buried with his horse, gold, and silver objects, revealing insights into early medieval steppe nomad culture.
...more
4min
May 20, 2026 Giant 13th-Century Warrior’s Saber Unearthed at ‘Eagle’s Nest’ in Russia | Ancient Origins
Discover the giant 13th-century medieval saber unearthed in a warrior's grave near Astrakhan, Russia. This four-foot weapon challenges historical norms.
...more
5min
May 20, 2026 Seven Secrets of St. Peter’s Dome | Ancient Origins
Explore 7 secrets of St. Peter's magnificent dome - from Michelangelo's unfinished masterpiece to a hidden room in the golden ball and the iron rings that saved it.
...more
20min
May 19, 2026 Stunning Fossil Discovery in Ethiopia Rewrites Human Origins | Ancient Origins
Fossils from Ethiopia are reshaping one of the biggest stories in human history.
...more
9min
May 19, 2026 A 'Jar' Jammed with Human Bones May Solve Laos' Mystery | Ancient Origins
The remains of at least 37 people who died between the 9th and 13th centuries were found inside a massive stone vesse
...more
6min
May 17, 2026 The Makapansgat Pebble: Did Early Hominins Recognize Faces in Stone? | Ancient Origins
Explore the Makapansgat pebble, a 3-million-year-old stone resembling a face, found next to Australopithecus bones. Is it the earliest evidence of the capacity of symbolic thought?
...more
6min

FAQs about The Ancient Origins News Desk:

How many episodes does The Ancient Origins News Desk have?

The podcast currently has 2,007 episodes available.