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1. Mystery of the Latin Inscribed Artifacts Found in Arizona (Video)

   Charles Manier's serendipitous discovery in 1924 led to the unearthing of 32 lead artifacts inscribed with Latin text near Tucson, Arizona. Dating back to the 9th century A.D., the Tucson artifacts have captivated historians and archaeologists alike.

   Robbie Mitchell - 19/06/2023 - 16:55

2. The Mysterious World of 17th Century Ivory Anatomical Manikens (Video)

   Many of us have a fear of mannequins, but their precursors, 17th-century ivory anatomical manikins were even more so. Approximately 100 of these intricate objects exist globally, primarily crafted out of ivory during the late 17th century, with most of them portraying female figures.

   Robbie Mitchell - 02/07/2023 - 20:51

3. Hidden Connection Between 9,000-Year-Old Bad Dürrenberg Shaman and Infant Exposed

   Ever since archaeologists discovered the 9,000-year-old remains of what has come to be known as the Bad Dürrenberg shaman in the 1930s, they have been struggling to learn more about this enigmatic figure. The later unearthing of infant remains buried close by, heightened the conundrum. Now, genetic analysis has finally revealed their relationship.

   Nathan Falde - 30/11/2023 - 21:55

4. The Minoans: The First Great European Civilization (Video)

   Robbie Mitchell - 25/12/2023 - 20:12

5. The Gutians - Babylon's Brutal Barbarians (Video)

   Robbie Mitchell - 21/03/2024 - 19:55

6. Remarkable Horseshoe Shaped Prehistoric Structure Discovered in France

   Beneath the countryside landscape of Marliens, mere kilometers from Dijon in the heart of the Ouche valley, lies evidence of ancient life spanning through millennia. Before the expansion of a local gravel pit could proceed, INRAP archaeologists were called in to investigate the area, and came across a saga of human endeavor that stretches from the Neolithic period to the dawn of the First Iron Age. Their findings?

   ancient-origins - 09/04/2024 - 00:59

7. King Cerdic of Wessex’s Burial Site Claimed to be Found!

   More than a millennium after its mention in an ancient royal charter, the possible final resting place of Wessex founder Cerdic has come to light. An enigmatic figure from the same era as the legendary King Arthur in post-Roman British history, Cerdic rose to prominence as a warlord following fierce battles in Hampshire during the sixth century. He has traditionally been depicted as an Anglo-Saxon invader, but the exact extent and time of his rule remains contested.

   Sahir - 22/04/2024 - 14:55

8. Ancient Alien Question

   THE ANCIENT ALIEN QUESTION reveals an array of astonishing truths. Philip presents a radically different understanding of the pyramids and how they were constructed, the origins of crystal skulls and how they were found, the extraordinary stories behind monuments such as the Nazca lines and Puma Punku and who built them, how extraterrestrials came to our planet and the evidence that supports this Analysing the historical and archaeological evidence.

   ancient-origins - 16/05/2020 - 22:10

9. Tomb of the Tattooed Sorceress Queen, The Lady of Cao

   The day had been spent in ritual battles, and a group of individuals who were vanquished, naked, and tied-together were marched up the long stairs to the top platform of the great pyramid where there they were killed, throats cut, sacrificed to their supreme deity.

   margaretmoose - 07/01/2014 - 07:28

10. The Lost Labyrinth of Ancient Egypt – Part 1

    This I have actually seen, a work beyond words. For if anyone put together the buildings of the Greeks and display of their labours, they would seem lesser in both effort and expense to this labyrinth… Even the pyramids are beyond words, and each was equal to many and mighty works of the Greeks. Yet the labyrinth surpasses even the pyramids.

    Joanna Gillan - 13/01/2020 - 16:21

11. Unraveling the Nature and Identity of the Green Man

    An enigma spanning thousands of years, the Green Man is a symbol ...

    Riley Winters - 29/01/2015 - 00:43

12. Medieval Sword contains Cryptic Code. British Library appeals for help to crack it.

    In 1825, a mysterious double edged sword containing a cryptic code was found in the River Witham near Lincoln in England. The 13th century sword contains an enigmatic 18-letter message running down the center of the blade, and cryptographers and linguists have been unable to crack it. The British Library is now appealing to the public for help in solving this 800 year old mystery.

    aprilholloway - 09/08/2015 - 21:34

13. Sumerian Mythology: A Collection of Ancient Sumerian Myths and Epics

    ... and a yearning for understanding. It has always been the enigma of man to explain, theorize, or pontificate upon that ...

    ancient-origins - 16/01/2016 - 01:54

14. The Hittites: The History and Legacy of the Bronze Age's Forgotten Empire

    The pages of world history textbooks contain a litany of “lost” empires and civilizations, but usually, upon further review, it is revealed that these so called lost empires are often just lesser known cultures that had a less apparent impact on history than other more well-known civilizations. When one scours the pages of history for a civilization that was inexplicably lost, but had a great impact during its time, very few candidates can be found, but the Hittites are a notable example.

    ancient-origins - 26/03/2016 - 04:10

15. Schizophrenia Emerged After Humans Diverged from Neanderthals

    Schizophrenia poses an evolutionary enigma. The disorder has existed throughout recorded human ...

    ancient-origins - 19/08/2016 - 03:49

16. Ancient Secrets Come into Sight: The Pineal Gland, Pine Cone Symbolism, and the Third Eye

    There is an enigmatic gland which seems to be hidden away in the human brain that has fascinated people for centuries. Depictions of pine cones and sacred eyes have been linked to this mysterious biological feature and can be found in ancient cultures around the world.

    Alicia McDermott - 03/11/2016 - 02:24

17. Burnt Hill Fort in Dark Ages Scotland Was Likely the Stronghold of the Mysterious Rheged Kingdom

    For years, scholars thought a Scottish Dark Ages hill fort that met a violent, fiery end was a stronghold of the Pictish people. But new research shows Trusty’s Hill was likely the royal stronghold of the Britons’ mysterious Rheged kingdom in Galloway.

    During the attack, the fire that burned the fort lasted long enough and generated enough heat that it vitrified the stones of its ramparts. The same thing happened to the Mote of Mark, another hill fort also in southwest Scotland, in Galloway.

    Mark Miller - 21/01/2017 - 22:50

18. A Fiery Maiden Guards Her Secrets

    “At the beginning of the 1st millennium BC, there was raised an 8-storied towered temple (Maiden’s Tower) devoted to seven gods, grandiose for those day… [possessing] seven sacred levels, [and] wall-recessed altars with seven-colored fires burning in honor of the pantheon of gods of Ahura Mazda or Mithra”. - Professor Davud Akhundov.

    Ryszard Antolak - 30/05/2017 - 01:58

19. The Library of Giza: Ancient Knowledge Enters the Modern World

    Changing the View on Human History

    ancient-origins - 08/06/2017 - 02:47

20. This Scary Season: Halloween and Paranormal Phenomena Make for Spooky Supernatural Events

    Every year, amidst the excitement of Halloween-related fun, conversations commonly turn toward scary and unnerving talk of the mysterious world of paranormal and supernatural phenomena. Unlike the entertaining ‘safe scares’ that Halloween brings, for those who encounter ‘real paranormal phenomena’, the events can be truly terrifying, even life-changing.

    ancient-origins - 13/10/2018 - 18:28

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