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Gary Manners

Gary is an editor and content manager for Ancient Origins. He has a BA in Politics and Philosophy from the University of York and a Diploma in Marketing from CIM. He has worked in education, the educational sector, social work and personal development. Gary has an interest in societies and social order, people’s values and social structures and generally how societies work. He has experienced life in several types of social order, from Liberal Western Democracy (mainly), to Socialist, Communist and even a Buddhist lifestyle in China.

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14 June, 2024 - 18:10 Gary Manners

Hunnic burial Poland

In 2018, archaeologists made a significant discovery in the village of Czulice near Krakow, Poland. Led by Jakub Niebylski of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the team unearthed a 1,600-year-old...

The mummies at St Michan that have been burned in the fire.

14 June, 2024 - 15:35 Gary Manners

Devastating Attack on Ancient Mummies at St Michan's Church

In a shocking incident that has stirred both historical and public outrage, St Michan's Church in Dublin has released graphic photographs showing extensive damage to its precious mummified remains...

he Minoan monumental structure recently uncovered at Kastelli, Crete

11 June, 2024 - 23:25 Gary Manners

Circular Labyrinthine Structure from the Minoan Era Discovered on Crete

The latest excavation at Papoura Hill, near the town of Kastelli in Crete, has revealed an extraordinary find that is reshaping our understanding of Minoan architecture. Situated 494 meters (1,621...

Al-Pasha Palace before and after its destruction

10 June, 2024 - 18:09 Gary Manners

Is the International Order Failing to Protect Cultural Heritage in Gaza?

In the past six months of conflict in Gaza, the Israeli military has caused significant destruction to the region's cultural heritage, obliterating about 60 percent of its sites and monuments. This...

Marubo tribe receive the Starlink antenna system that brought them the internet.

9 June, 2024 - 18:23 Gary Manners

First World Problems Come to Tribe that was Delivered the Internet By Starlink

In September of last year, the Marubo tribe, residing deep within the Amazon rainforest, was introduced to the Internet through Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-based broadband service. This...

Tourist Defaces Roman Wall in Herculaneum

5 June, 2024 - 21:21 Gary Manners

Dutch Tourist Defaces Ancient Roman Villa in Herculaneum

A 27-year-old tourist from the Netherlands has been accused of defacing a frescoed wall in the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum, located near Naples, Italy. The vandalism occurred at a historic site...

Medieval Game Collection Unearthed in Germany

4 June, 2024 - 23:54 Gary Manners

Medieval Game Collection Unearthed in Germany

A team of researchers has unearthed a nearly 1,000-year-old collection of medieval gaming artifacts, including a rare and exceptionally well-preserved chess piece, game tokens, and dice. These finds...

Agora of Nicopolis

3 June, 2024 - 22:57 Gary Manners

Temple of the Emperors Uncovered in the Roman Agora at Nicopolis

In the autumn of 2023, archaeologists began an exciting project to uncover the ancient marketplace, or ‘Agora’ of Nicopolis in Greece. What they uncovered far surpassed what they had anticipated. The...

Ancient Roman Maritime Pavilion

3 June, 2024 - 17:17 Gary Manners

Ancient Roman Maritime Pavilion Excavated off Italy’s Coast

A significant archaeological discovery has been made off the coast of Campo di Mare, Italy, revealing a submerged Roman-era structure that once formed part of a grand villa complex. This find is the...

Head and shoulders of an Egyptian mummy

1 June, 2024 - 21:12 Gary Manners

Ancient Mummies Reveal Heart Disease Is Not Just A Modern Ailment

Heart disease is often viewed as a modern malady, fueled by sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and the stresses of modern life. However, a groundbreaking study led by Saint Luke’s Mid America...

Farm owner - Rogaland Sword

1 June, 2024 - 17:50 Gary Manners

Discovery of Rare Viking Sword Unearthed in Norway

In the tranquil setting of Suldal, Norway, a remarkable piece of Viking history has come to light. While working on his family farm, Øyvind Tveitane Lovra unearthed a rare Viking sword. The find has...

Horse pit being excavated at Villedieu, France. Source: © Hamid Azmoun/INRAP

30 May, 2024 - 22:45 Gary Manners

Poignant Discovery of Horse Burials Dating to the Gallic Wars in France

The tranquil town of Villedieu-sur-Indre in central France has become the focus of significant archaeological interest as an Inrap team is uncovering some fascinating horse burial pits. The burials...

The Hellenistic gold ring found in the Dity of David, Jerusalem. Source: Israel Antiquities Authority

30 May, 2024 - 18:14 Gary Manners

A ‘Deeply Moving’ Hellenistic Gold Ring Found in Jerusalem

In the heart of the ancient City of David, a glimmering and emotive piece of history has been unearthed. A gem-encrusted gold ring, dating back to the early Hellenistic period, was recently...

Pilgrims Going to Church, oil on canvas painting by George Henry Boughton, 1867. Source: New-York Historical Society/Public Domain

29 May, 2024 - 00:47 Gary Manners

Early English Settlers in North America Consumed Indigenous Dogs for Survival

The first English settlers in North America, struggling to survive during the harsh early years of colonization, resorted to consuming indigenous dogs. Recent archaeological discoveries in Jamestown...

Humans and Neanderthals started breeding together 47,000 years ago. Source: Gorodenkoff/Adobe Stock

28 May, 2024 - 00:50 Gary Manners

Geneticists Think Neanderthals and Sapiens Started Breeding 47,000 Years Ago

Most people alive today carry traces of genes inherited from Neanderthals, indicating a complex history of interbreeding between modern humans and their now extinct cousins. But when exactly we first...

Aerial image of the excavations at Kültepe Kanesh, Anatolia. Source: Keyseri Provincial Directorate of Culture & Tourism

27 May, 2024 - 17:57 Gary Manners

Oldest Start-up? First Company in Anatolia Founded 4000 Years Ago

An extraordinary discovery in Kültepe has shed light on the ancient origins of commerce in Anatolia. A 4000-year-old cuneiform tablet reveals that the first company in the region was founded by a...

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