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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March 23, 2026 Roman 'Machine Gun' Scars Found on Pompeii's Ancient Walls | Ancient Origins
New research reveals fan-shaped impact marks on Pompeii's walls may be evidence of use of a polybolos, an ancient Greek rapid-fire weapon used during the 89 BC Roman siege.
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8min
March 22, 2026 Intact 190-Year-Old Cannonball Found at the Alamo | Ancient Origins
A fully intact 190-year-old bronze cannonball has been unearthed at the Alamo, likely fired by the Mexican Army during the 1836 siege. Discover what this remarkable find reveals.
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6min
March 22, 2026 Melsonby Hoards Revolutionize Knowledge of Iron Age Britain | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists have unearthed the Melsonby Iron Age hoard in North Yorkshire, revealing Britain's first four-wheeled wagons and evidence of elite ritual destruction.
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5min
March 22, 2026 Deep in a Cave in France Neanderthals Constructed Mysterious Ring Structures 176,000 Years Ago | Ancient Origins
Not a lot is known about the Neanderthals, but researchers say circular arrangements of 176,000-year-old stalagmites
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5min
March 22, 2026 Were the works of Shakespeare inspired by Cannabis? Scientists find traces of drugs on pipes | Ancient Origins
Were the globally renowned literary works of the master playwright himself written with a little inspiration from dru
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5min
March 21, 2026 Jesus' Crucifixion Site Closed for Holy Week Sparking End Times Fears | Ancient Origins
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has been closed during Holy Week for the first time ever, sparking fears of Antichrist prophecies as Iranian missiles fall near the site.
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6min
March 21, 2026 What is Shambhala? Understanding the Mysterious Kingdom of Shambhala | Ancient Origins
The land of a thousand names, to some Shambhala is a physical location, whereas for others this elusive mythical Buddhist paradise is a spiritual destination.
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6min
March 21, 2026 Where Was Democracy Born? Not Greece Claims Study | Ancient Origins
New study reveals ancient democracy existed in Mohenjo-daro, Teotihuacan & beyond - not just Greece and Rome. Discover what really drives autocracy vs. shared governance.
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7min
March 21, 2026 Visualizing Republican Rome's Splendor (Video) | Ancient Origins
Before the Roman Empire came the Republic. Once a magnificent power, many of its buildings and engineering projects can still be found, and explored, today.
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2min
March 21, 2026 Richly Adorned Arabic Influenced Chess Piece Unearthed in Norway | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute of Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) have recently discovered a rare and richly decorated Arabic-inspired chess piece in Tønsberg.
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4min

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