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1. Futhark: Mysterious Ancient Runic Alphabet of Northern Europe

   Runes are the characters of the earliest written alphabet used by the Germanic peoples of Europe called Futhark. The runic alphabet was used within Germanic languages but primarily in Nordic countries. The word rune comes from the Norse rún which means mystery or secret. Little is known about the origins of the Runic alphabet and no one knows exactly when, where or who invented it.

   Bryan Hill - 29/08/2019 - 19:11

2. The End of Ancient Judaism: The Captivity

   The twelve tribes of ancient Judaism were united into a single kingdom under the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon. The destruction of this kingdom and the forced exile of its population is known as the Captivity. It is often perceived as a single event, beginning when Jerusalem was destroyed 587 BC and ending in 539 BC, when Cyrus declared that the Jews could return to Jerusalem. Oh, that history could be that simple!

   John W Dickerson - 02/01/2020 - 23:03

3. The Ancient Origins of the Marseille Tarot

   The Marseille Tarot is the result of one or more attempts to copy imagery in Sumerian and Babylonian cylinder seals and other artefacts from that civilization. Theosophical Society founder Helena Blavatsky said as much in her correspondence -- although she didn't specify the Marseille deck, probably because, in nineteenth century Paris, she didn't think she needed to.

   The seals themselves are mostly illustrations of myths.

   nicholasswift - 20/02/2014 - 12:18

4. Neolithic Burial Mound Found at Base of Bohemia’s Rip Mountain

   Czech archaeologists have discovered and unearthed a 6,000-year-old ancient burial mound in Bohemia, which is among the oldest of its kind found anywhere in Europe. Underneath the mound (or cairn) they uncovered a large burial chamber that contained the skeletal remains of a child.

   Nathan Falde - 25/08/2021 - 22:43

5. The Myth of Sisyphus: Lessons in Absurdity

   The legend of Sisyphus begins with a man who, if we are to believe Homer, was one of the wisest and most prudent of mortals. Nonetheless he would fall out of favor with the gods of ancient Greece. He was taken to the kingdom of the underworld and was forced to endure one of the most pointless and excruciating punishments of ancient mythology.

   Van Bryan - 26/03/2018 - 23:00

6. Punkva Caves and the Doctor Who Wouldn’t Give Up

   Eastern Europe is a region famous for its many fascinating caves and cave systems due to its unique geology.

   Ed Whelan - 01/11/2019 - 00:46

7. Edgar Allan Poe: Was Mary Rogers his Muse or his Murder Victim?

   Edgar Allan Poe is considered a literary genius and one of the fathers of horror literature as well as the inventor of the detective story. Poe was gifted with an undoubtedly brilliant mind able to create elaborate plots. He showed the darkest and most intricate aspects of the human soul with which he was able to provoke feelings of fear, anguish and unease in the readers daring enough to immerse themselves in his stories.

   ancient-origins - 08/10/2015 - 00:37

8. DNA tests reveal rare golden horse buried in 2,000-year-old Chinese tomb

   Archaeologists in China have carried out DNA tests on five horses found in a Western Han Dynasty tomb complex in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and discovered that one of the horses was a very rare golden color with white mane and tail.  A number of ancient tapestries found in Asia, depict the almost mythical golden horse, but no one really knows the place of origin of the unique coloring.

   aprilholloway - 13/12/2015 - 14:58

9. Maya Water Temple Complex discovered where ritual offerings were made to placate the Rain God

   Archaeologists have discovered that the Maya made offerings to Chaak, the rain god, at a newly discovered water temple complex alongside the sacred pools of Cara Blanca in Belize. The sacrifices appear to have been made to appeal for an end to the drought, as ritual activity increased around the time that lack of rainfall began unravelling the once great and powerful Maya civilization.

   aprilholloway - 28/01/2015 - 01:13

10. Sweden’s Coronavirus Knights Battle COVID-19 at Gotland Tourist Mecca

    Sweden’s coronavirus knights battle COVID-19 at the tourist mecca of Gotland, Sweden. The island of Gotland was first inhabited by early Neolithic farmers between 8000 and 6000 years ago, depending on which paper you read.

    ashley cowie - 20/07/2020 - 22:58

11. Ten Legendary Swords from the Ancient World

    Swords are not only weapons, but symbols of great power, used over the centuries as offerings, in ceremonies, for coronations, and as precious items for trade. Over the years, a number of swords have been unearthed, bringing with them centuries of legends and incredible tales, linking them to famous figures and folk heroes. Here we feature ten striking swords from the ancient world.

    aprilholloway - 01/07/2015 - 00:43

12. 3,600-year-old Silver Pieces Confirmed As First Money Used in the Levant

    In a fascinating new study has found that dozens of silver pieces found during excavations in Israel and the Gaza Strip were actually used as currency in ancient times. Since the silver pieces were likely made and put into circulation sometime between 1,700 and 1,600 BC, in the Middle Bronze Age, this would make them the oldest form of currency ever discovered in the Levant (modern-day Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria).

    Nathan Falde - 11/01/2023 - 13:59

13. Charles III Will Be Crowned on the Stone of Scone. But Is It the Real Stone?

    Scotland’s legendary “Stone of Destiny” or “Stone of Scone” was used to coronate the ancient kings and queens of Scotland for almost 400 years, before being taken by the English monarchy in 1296. 700 years later, it was returned to Scotland. Now will be taken to England and used in the Coronation of King Charles III. But what are its real origins, and was the real Stone of Destiny switched for a fake?

    ashley cowie - 26/04/2023 - 23:00

14. 4,000-Year-Old Ancient Babylonian Tablet is Oldest Customer Service Complaint Ever Discovered

    A clay tablet from ancient Babylon reveals that no matter where (or when) you go, good customer service can be hard find. So it was revealed by the irate copper merchant, Nanni, in 1750 B.C. The merchant’s aggravation is evident, spelled out in cuneiform on a clay tablet now displayed in The British Museum.

    lizleafloor - 25/04/2015 - 00:53

15. Experts Believe a Bronze Age Woman Willingly Joined Her Husband in the Afterlife

    After 3000 years, their loving embrace is seen by the world. Archaeologists believe that a female who lived in the Bronze Age chose to join her male partner in the afterlife. According to them, the nature of her embrace tells all… 

    Alicia McDermott - 13/07/2018 - 13:57

16. Ancient African Coins Found in Australia Pose Interesting Questions About the Nation’s History

    According to Australia’s established history, European adventurers and explorers were the first foreigners to step foot on the continent – first Dutchman Willem Janszoon in 1606, and later Captain James Cook in 1770, who claimed the continent for Britain. But a series of unusual artifact discoveries over the last century may tell a different story.

    aprilholloway - 26/07/2017 - 02:00

17. Where the Garden of Eden Actually Could Have Been (Video)

    ... Eden? Garden of Eden Depicted in Ancient Greek Religious Art Recent excavations around the Persian Gulf provide ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 26/03/2024 - 19:50

18. Ancient Teotihuacan: Early Urbanism in Central Mexico (Case Studies in Early Societies)

    ... L. Cowgill discusses politics, economics, technology, art, religion, and possible reasons for Teotihuacan's rise ...

    ancient-origins - 12/09/2020 - 04:14

19. First ever human remains from 3,000-year-old Marcavalle culture uncovered in Peru

    Archaeologists have discovered a burial site in Cusco, Peru, with skeletal remains and artefacts dating back to the Marcavalle culture, which flourished around 1,000 BC.  The finding is very significant because it is the first time that human remains have been found from the pre-Inca Marcavalle culture.

    aprilholloway - 09/03/2014 - 21:40

20. How Do You Feed a Massive Medieval Army and Their Horses? (Video)

    In the historical context of medieval logistics, the efficient supply of food to armies was a remarkable feat. Soldiers required substantial sustenance, and this extended to both humans and their trusty steeds. An individual consumed up to four pounds of food daily, a considerable amount. However, horses, essential in warfare, posed an even greater challenge.

    Robbie Mitchell - 04/09/2023 - 20:55

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