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Myths & Legends

Deriv; Ancient Celtic dolmen from Poulnabrone, Ireland and carved Egyptian deity Thoth

Thoth’s Storm: New Evidence for Ancient Egyptians in Ireland?

When ancient Egypt and Ireland are spoken about in the same breath it usually results in the rolling of eyes, polite exits and the sound of murmurs citing pseudo-history and new age babble. At least...

Godlike Power and Monster Malevolence: Mishipizheu of Lake Superior

The Story of Ragnarok, The Ancient Norse Apocalypse

Evolving Forms: An Intriguing Look at Shapeshifting

Adventist Adventurer Claimed to Have Found Ark of the Covenant Beneath Crucifixion Site

Who Was Snow White? When Old Stories and Real Women Combine

Human Origins

A modern human, left, and Neanderthal woman, right.

Research Confirms That 20% of the Neanderthal Genome Can Be Found In Modern Humans

Though it was disputed for many years, there is conclusive evidence that Neanderthals bred with modern humans (Homo sapiens). The first complete mapping of a Neanderthal genome took place about five years ago - supporting the human-Neanderthal hook-up and also showing that Neanderthal DNA in humans is a thing.

Thoth’s Storm: New Evidence for Ancient Egyptians in Ireland?

Is There Scientific Evidence for the Exodus?

Controversy at Hueyatlaco: When Did Humans First Inhabit the Americas?

Evidence that Noah’s Ark Landed on a Mountain 17 Miles South of Ararat

Mount Shasta: Mystery Mountain and Sacred Destination

Ancient Technology

Detail of a rattle, 1100-1470 AD, Chimu, north coast Peru, gold or gold-plated silver - Art Institute of Chicago.

Golden Years: Metal Coating Techniques Used 2000 Years Ago Outshine Modern Methods

Ancient technology used by craftsmen 2000 years ago to apply thin films of metal onto their statues surpassed modern standards for producing DVDs, solar cells, and electronic devices. It makes you wonder, how did they do it?

Mysterious GodSelf Icon Found Worldwide: Lost Symbol of an Ancient Global Religion?

Did Egyptian Mummification Descend from a More Ancient and, Perhaps, Reversible Preservation Technique?

Secrets Behind the Creepy Plague Doctor Mask and Costume

Norimitsu Odachi: Who Could Have Possibly Wielded This Enormous 15th Century Japanese Sword?

The ancient invention of the steam engine by the Hero of Alexandria

Ancient Places

Britain’s Oldest Door is in Westminster Abbey

Britain’s Oldest Door is Westminster Abbey Relic that May Have Been Covered in Human Skin

Doors are an integral part of a building, and have been made commonly of wood or metal in the past. As an organic material, wood is highly susceptible to deterioration. Nevertheless, in some instances, the wooden doors of ancient buildings have survived through the ages.

Hidden For A Thousand Years – China's “Underground Great Wall”

Parallel Twin Ziggurats: The Tower of Babel and Pyramid of Cholula

The Rarely Told Story of Pre-Colonial Philippines

Pompeii: The Ancient Roman City Frozen in Time

Donegal Castle: Home of the O’Donnell Clan, Fort of the Foreigner, Captivating Gaelic Castle

Opinion

Haunting and beautiful Middle-Earth-like elves by artist

Icelanders Believed in Elves, But it is Probably Not What You Think

Icelanders believe in elves. They refuse to begin major construction projects unless they consult with elves first. They lobby their politicians on behalf of elf colonies. They run “elf schools” and...

Did Egyptian Mummification Descend from a More Ancient and, Perhaps, Reversible Preservation Technique?

Mysterious GodSelf Icon Found Worldwide: Lost Symbol of an Ancient Global Religion?

The Underwater City of Cuba: A New Theory on its Origins – Part I

Thoth’s Storm: New Evidence for Ancient Egyptians in Ireland?

Mount Shasta: Mystery Mountain and Sacred Destination

Our Mission

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, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained.

The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, archaeology, mythology, religion and history around the globe.

We’re the only Pop Archaeology site combining scientific research with out-of-the-box perspectives.

By bringing together top experts and authors, this archaeology website explores lost civilizations, examines sacred writings, tours ancient places, investigates ancient discoveries and questions mysterious happenings. Our open community is dedicated to digging into the origins of our species on planet earth, and question wherever the discoveries might take us. We seek to retell the story of our beginnings.

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