Ancient Origins articles related to General in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends.
In 40 BC, Mark Antony married Octavia , sister of Octavian (later known as Emperor Augustus). It was a political marriage approved by the Roman Senate to strengthen the alliance between Octavian and...
The Pythagorean Cup ( also known as the Pythagoras Cup) is one of Pythagoras’s lesser-known inventions. Depending on who you speak to, this rather plain looking cup was either meant to teach people a...
Looming over the lives of gods and mortals alike, fate was more than a concept, it was an inscrutable force, a celestial decree woven by unseen hands. Dictating the unfolding of destinies, the gods...
The Suebi were a significant group of Germanic tribes inhabiting the dense forests of ancient Germania, beyond the Roman Empire's northern borders. Unlike many tribal groups, the Suebi were not a...
Mammoths became extinct on mainland Alaska just under 12,000 years ago. Or at least that’s the current consensus. This timeline supports the argument that the arrival of humans at the end of the last...
Throughout history, humans have sought to transcend the ordinary boundaries of consciousness, reaching for experiences beyond the everyday. They did this through various means, including the use of...
When you delve into news related to historic reconstructions, one name consistently emerges: Cícero Moraes. His remarkable talent has brought faces from the distant past back to life, including Mary...
In the course of early human development, there appeared the distinct need to write. To protect thoughts and ideas and tasks from the passing of time, to remember and keep for posterity. Oral...
On a frigid January night in 1549, Thomas Seymour, uncle to the 11-year-old King Edward VI , led a small band of armed men in a bold attempt to infiltrate Hampton Court Palace. Their target was not...
The Praetorian Guard was a significant force in the history of Rome, shaping the fates of many emperors and, by extension, the empire itself. Originally formed by Augustus as a personal bodyguard...
Viking culture , widely known for its fearsome warriors and brutal raids, had several surprising facets that reveal a more complex society. One striking aspect is their emphasis on hygiene . Contrary...
In this episode, I interview Professor Giulio Magli, a leading astrophysicist and archaeoastronomer who heads the Department of Mathematics at the Polytechnic University of Milan. Magli, a prominent...
A Viking ship replica's voyage turned tragic when it capsized off the coast of Norway on August 28, 2024, leading to the tragic death of an American archaeologist. The victim of this tragedy is...
Popular throughout Central and South America, the tamal is a traditional dish made from ground corn filled with a variety of ingredients, wrapped in leaves, and steamed until cooked. Believed to have...
As a god of many things, Apollo was also the god of prophecy. For many years, he wandered in search of a place fit for his oracles. Under the guidance of a nymph, he made his way to the slopes of...
The Phantom Time Thesis suggests that nearly three centuries of medieval history—from 614 to 911 AD—never actually occurred. This theory, proposed by German publisher Heribert Illig in the early...
The Eurasian steppes, a vast expanse of grassland stretching from Eastern Europe to Central Asia, have long been the domain of nomadic tribes whose lifestyles and movements have profoundly impacted...
The Justinianic Plague , which began in 541 AD, marks the onset of the first historically recorded pandemic. Originating in the Byzantine Empire under Emperor Justinian I , this plague is recognized...
Medieval crimes ranged from the familiar—like theft and murder—to the distinctly unusual. One particularly notable crime was the violation of forest laws, which were instituted by King William after...
In ancient Rome, the dining habits of its citizens varied significantly based on social class. While the wealthy dined luxuriously at home, the poor often lacked basic cooking facilities in their...
In the early 14th century, a remarkable tale unfolded involving Thébaud de Castillon , a bishop whose wealth and dealings would eventually draw the attention of a pope and a band of pirates. Thébaud...
Craig Barker /The Conversation How often do you think about the Roman empire? That was the question posed by a highly popular TikTok trend from last year. Women the world over were surprised to find...
In 1518, Strasbourg witnessed one of the most unusual and deadly events in medieval Europe: a dance plague . It all began when a woman named Frau Troffea stepped into the streets and started dancing...
Japan's transition from isolation to embracing Western culture marked a pivotal shift in its history. After World War II, Japan rapidly evolved from a defeated nation to an economic superpower...
