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1. Ancient Egyptian Military: Fiercest Fighting Force of the Ancient World

   One of the key reasons that the study of history is vital is to ensure we learn from our past mistakes in order to improve. While this is true in all aspects of life, it is especially true for military history. The ancient Egyptians knew this better than perhaps anyone else. Over hundreds of years, the ancient Egyptians built one of the most terrifying militaries ever created. We can learn vast amounts from how they built such a fierce fighting force. We can also learn much from how it eventually fell into ruin.

   Robbie Mitchell - 06/08/2022 - 18:42

2. Ancient philosophical writings found hidden beneath a medieval text

   A group of scientists and historians have made an incredible discovery relating to some writings made on parchments that were produced in medieval times. Using cutting-edge technology, the researchers found that the parchment had once contained ancient philosophical writings that had later been washed off and over-written.

   aprilholloway - 14/11/2013 - 01:17

3. The Avesta and Zoroastrianism: The Creation, Disappearance and Resurgence of an Ancient Text

   Of all the religious texts, the Avesta is perhaps the least familiar. This is unsurprising, since the Avesta was written in a now-dead language, before being lost for almost one thousand years. However, thousands of people still follow the teachings of this ancient text that is thought to have its origins between 1500 and 1000 BC. The Avesta is key not only to understanding Zoroastrianism, but also the origins of younger and more widely followed religions.

   Robbie Mitchell - 03/10/2022 - 22:56

4. The Battle of Cymenshore, AD 477

   In the aftermath of the Romans’ departure from Britain in the fifth century AD, the coast of the former Roman province was left vulnerable to various invaders who sought to establish kingdoms of their own.

   Murray Dahm - 22/03/2024 - 16:47

5. Is This Really the Lost Cave Tomb of Holy Salome?

   In the days leading up to the biggest Holy Day (holiday) of the Christian year, celebrating the birth of Christ, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have announced “the cave of Holy Salome,' the alleged midwife of Christ, has been identified.

   ashley cowie - 22/12/2022 - 17:54

6. Storming the Bastille – Do French Ghosts Haunt a National Holiday?

   Little appeals to the heart of Americans more than a story of a rebellion against a tyrannical government. And so, it’s not entirely surprising that many in America live it up on Bastille Day each year, celebrating alongside the French people on France’s national holiday, le 14 julliet. But why do Americans observe a French nation holiday? And do they know about the dark specters that haunt this deadly and bloody historic event?

   lizleafloor - 10/07/2018 - 15:28

7. Iron Age Temple Uncovered in Jerusalem Challenges Biblical Claim

   The famous Temple of Solomon might not have been the first or only temple in the Holy Land.

   ashley cowie - 16/02/2020 - 19:33

8. Cross-Cultural Living and Dying in Colonial Campeche, But No Sex

   2022 is shaping up to be a big year for colonial era discoveries in Central and South America. Only in May Ancient Origins covered the story of archaeologists studying “42 syphilis-ridden colonial Spaniards” unearthed in a 500-year-old hospital in Lima, the capital city of Peru.

   ashley cowie - 14/07/2022 - 14:57

9. The Icelandic Theory: Experts Challenge Establishment Dogma to Reveal History of Ivory Vikings

   In 1874, the Norwegian chess historian Antonius Van der Linde belittled Frederic Madden’s suggestion that Iceland could produce anything approaching the sophistication of the Lewis chessmen. Icelanders, he scoffed, were too backward to even play chess.

   Nancy Marie Brown - 25/12/2021 - 01:00

10. Giant Panda Skeleton Found in Ancient Royal Tomb in China

    The skeletal remains of a giant panda have been unearthed from a royal tomb in China dating back approximately 2,000 years to the Western Han Dynasty.

    Joanna Gillan - 06/08/2023 - 22:58

11. The Serpent Priestesses and Ancient Sexual Rites

    Women robed in scarlet sheaths, conducting rituals associated with serpents away from prying eyes, serving Innana, the Goddess of Love, Fertility and War. The color of their clothes was symbolic of their power, but why was blood, particularly their menstrual blood, deemed powerful?  Was it merely in acknowledgement of new life that the womb brings forth? Or were there specific uses for that blood?

    Katrina Sisowath - 23/12/2014 - 22:07

12. First Naturally Mummified Inka Llama Sacrifices Found!

    Archaeologists working in Peru have unearthed the first known naturally mummified remains of Inka llama sacrifices. The animals are exceptionally well-preserved and still bear the decorations that were placed upon them in preparation for the ritual sacrifice to appease Inka deities over 500 years ago.

    Alicia McDermott - 22/10/2020 - 00:00

13. Aspidochelone: A Giant Sea Monster of the Ancient World and an Allegorical Beast

    In ancient Greece there was a large and dangerous sea monster called the aspidochelone, which could be translated as asp-turtle. The people who described it for centuries probably just saw a whale, but in their imaginations it was a fearsome beast and a mythical animal that killed sailors and destroyed their ships.

    Natalia Klimczak - 21/01/2016 - 03:47

14. Religious Artifacts found alongside Bones in Attic may be Relics of a Saint

    A resident of St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, has found what may be religious relics hundreds of years old in his attic. The man's daughter contacted a museum, an archaeologist, some nuns, a jeweler and a Catholic priest to help determine what they are.

    The archaeologist Williston called, Chelsea Colwell-Pasch, contacted the Vatican and Interpol to identify the decorated objects, called reliquaries, that contain bones. The bones themselves are called relics.

    Mark Miller - 06/06/2015 - 21:52

15. The Ancient Art of Magic, Curses and Supernatural Spells

    As long as humanity has had beliefs in deities, the supernatural, and the power of magic, the use of magic, spells, and curses have featured widely across cultures. Very much entwined with human nature, such beliefs and practices have continued to the present day.

    lizleafloor - 25/10/2014 - 22:56

16. The Many Mysteries of Maya: On the Trail of Tutankhamun’s Valued Courtier–Part I

    The Amarna Period brought to fore many interesting personages, especially from the ruling disposition. While éminence grise Aye and the generalissimo Horemheb became pharaohs after the death of Tutankhamun, the last scion of the Sun Family; it was Maya, a nobleman, who played a pivotal role during the twilight years of the Eighteenth Dynasty by honoring crown and country through the vital posts he held. An old hand, he knew well how to play his cards to remain in favor in the New Kingdom royal court.

    anand balaji - 07/06/2017 - 15:27

17. Ancient Fears to Keep You Up at Night - The End Really, Really is Nigh

    Historians often declare that at least 3500 end of world prophecies have appeared over the same number of years. And those are only the written ones! Eschatology is theology concerned with the final events of history and the ultimate destiny of humanity. Apocalypticism was the ancient religious belief that there will be a revelation of God's will, but now it usually refers to the general belief that the world is coming to an end very soon.

    ashley cowie - 22/01/2018 - 18:55

18. Monk’s Beatus Apocalypses Warned of The End of the World

    Based on interpretations of the Book of Revelations, the Commentary on the Apocalypses, written between 776 and 784 by visionary monk Beatus of Liébana, were a series of manuscripts that foretold the end of the world. Produced deep into the Islamic conquest of Spain in the 8th century, the apocalyptic themes were fervently reinforced by the contemporary destruction of Christianity in the Iberian Peninsula by warriors of Islam.

    Jake Leigh-Howarth - 05/04/2022 - 14:57

19. 1,200-year-old bones found in Aachen Cathedral in Germany believed to belong to Charlemagne, King of the Franks

    German scientists have announced after almost 26 years of research that the bones interred for centuries at Aachen Cathedral are likely to be those of Charlemagne, King of the Franks.

    aprilholloway - 01/02/2014 - 01:35

20. Swiss Archaeologists in Gebenstorf Find Unexpectedly Extensive Roman Site

    Archaeologists in Switzerland have discovered a large Roman settlement in Gebenstorf in the Canton of Aargau. The area is slated for a major modern redevelopment and the race is on to preserve this piece of history before it is lost forever.

    Joe Green - 13/04/2024 - 22:32

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