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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April 30, 2026 Nineveh's Shamash Gate Reveals Ashurbanipal Stele and Two Disasters | Ancient Origins
New excavations at Nineveh's Shamash Gate reveal a shattered Ashurbanipal stele, human remains from 612 BC, and ISIS tunnels — two disasters 2,600 years apart in one monument.
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7min
April 30, 2026 Oldest Poem in English Discovered in Manuscript in Rome | Ancient Origins
Researchers in Rome have discovered a rare 9th-century manuscript containing Cædmon's Hymn, the oldest known English poem, shedding new light on early medieval literature.
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6min
April 29, 2026 Secrets of Hyperborea: An Ancient Arctic Civilization Discovered? | Ancient Origins
Explore the mystery of Hyperborea, the legendary Arctic civilization. Discover ancient myths, unexplainable megalithic structures, and geological anomalies.
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8min
April 29, 2026 “Truly Exceptional”: Norway’s Largest Viking Hoard Found With 3,000 Silver Coins | Ancient Origins
Metal detectorists have discovered Norway's largest Viking Age coin hoard featuring 3,000 silver coins from across Europe, shedding light on 11th-century wealth.
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5min
April 29, 2026 Fate of a Pompeii Victim Digitally Reconstructed From Evidence | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists have used AI to digitally reconstruct the face and fate of a Pompeii victim killed during the AD 79 Mount Vesuvius eruption, revealing his final moments.
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5min
April 28, 2026 Scientists Solve 9,000-Year-Old Rock Paintings Mystery in Kenya | Ancient Origins
Scientists have solved the mystery of the 9,000-year-old rock paintings at Kakapel, Kenya, revealing they were created by multiple groups over thousands of years.
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5min
April 28, 2026 Ancient Mass Grave Reveals How a Pandemic Wiped Out a City 1,500 Years Ago | Ancient Origins
A newly confirmed mass grave in Jerash, Jordan, reveals the devastating impact of the Plague of Justinian on ancient urban communities 1,500 years ago.
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5min
April 28, 2026 Marble Statue of Athena Discovered at Ancient Laodicea | Ancient Origins
The recent unearthing of a 2-meter-tall marble Athena statue in the ancient city of Laodicea, Turkey, reveals new insights into Roman-era art and culture.
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3min
April 27, 2026 Greek City Became a Playground: Over 100 Game Boards Found in Ptolemais | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists in Libya have uncovered over 100 ancient game boards carved into the ruins of the Greek city of Ptolemais, revealing how local shepherds turned a fallen metropolis into a playground.
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5min
April 27, 2026 2,000-Year-Old Roman Tool May Reveal How Legionary Armor Was Made | Ancient Origins
A 2,000-year-old Roman calibration plate for wire-drawing has been found in the Czech Republic, potentially revealing how legionary chainmail armor was produced.
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6min

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