Ancient Origins eBooks offer a deep dive into the mysteries of the past, exploring ancient civilizations, lost knowledge, mythology, and groundbreaking discoveries. Written by experts and researchers, these books provide well-researched insights and fascinating perspectives you won’t find elsewhere. Available exclusively to our members, they are perfect for anyone passionate about uncovering the secrets of history.
From Nero fiddling while Rome burned, to the bloodthirsty conquests of Genghis Khan, the world has been shaped by those who wielded mighty armies, were political masters, and who influenced masses to their wills—and not always for good. Rightly or wrongly, these leaders throughout time—who were feared, respected, and sometimes just misunderstood—gained bad reputations and now live in infamy.
The Medieval Period was one of contrasts. Often referred to as the Dark Ages, reflecting its decline in scientific accomplishments, culture, education, and a rise of superstition, religious zealotry and the curse of the Black Plague, out of the Middle Ages also came new technologies, beautiful art and architecture, and an agricultural boom. The first universities were first created and the Magna Carta was signed. Visit Medieval Times and discover the fascinating and the strange of this unforgettable period of history.
Through the catacombs and boneyards we build for our dead ancestors, we foster a type of immortality. Although human remains do not last forever, we can still view ancient burial chambers, catacombs, cemeteries crypts, and other places of the dead, giving insight into the living past. Let us visit where the dead rest.
The underwater realm has ever provided high adventure, strange mysteries, deadly dangers and dark secrets. With our high-tech, engineered gear and advanced science we still can only reach to certain depths, and have only realized a fraction of the deep-sea world. The knowledge we do possess about the riches which lie at the bottom of our seas comes directly from those initial brave forays taken by the ancients. Explore amazing shipwrecks, find sunken treasures, and perhaps even rediscover lost worlds and submerged kingdoms!
Dusty tomes hidden in secret libraries reveal the magical methods and forgotten secrets of the ancients. The written archives of gloriously detailed illuminated manuscripts, stiff pages cracked with time, and rich vellums seeming to dance with surprising animals and cultures – real and fantastic – preserve the knowledge and reveal the life and times of the ancestors.
Written archives are portals to the past. Explore a compendium of ancient tomes, manuscripts, spellbooks and grimoires for a sampling of the magical ancient traditions.
Every village, society, empire and civilization told tales of gods – the all-powerful, all-knowing, the good, bad, divine, and destructive. From tricksters to beauties to stern enforcers, learn about the ancient gods.
Explore the hidden histories and ancient myths associated with fearsome creatures and monstrous beasts, from the legendary hell hound of the underworld to the Mongolian death worm, the Bird-Women of Slavic mythology, the fierce mythical unicorn, the vicious Japanese water imp, and much more.
If not for ancestors venturing into the unknown and forging new ground, we would not live in the world we do today. History is filled with fascinating tales of adventure, triumph, tragedy and personal struggle as new vistas opened up before explorers, travelers and traders. Whether by camel or caravan, horse and cart, sailing vessels, or doggedly on foot, these experiences reveal the ambitions of ancient times, and give a glimpse into human nature as well.
Note: "Biblical Origins: An adopted Legacy", generously contributed by Petros Koutoupis, exclusively for Ancient Origins Members.
Explore the world to which the Bible has been written in. Following the Documentary Hypothesis, each author provides clues to the origins of their writings. These clues reveal hidden propoganda and agendas during the time-frame to which the author had set these writings to scrolls.
Explore the clever ancient technologies, cunning weapons, and curious gadgets which shaped our modern world and still reflect the brilliance of ancient minds.
Incredible ancient technologies leave us awe-struck at the knowledge and wisdom held by people of our past. They were the result of incredible advances in engineering and innovation as new, powerful civilizations emerged and came to dominate the ancient world. Many ancient inventions were forgotten, lost to the pages of history…
