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1. Talietumu Fort, Wallis and Futuna: The Fortress for a King Whose Feet Could Never Touch the Ground

   The islands of the South Pacific are best known as tropical paradises and many of them also have long histories and fascinating cultures. Talietumu is an archaeological site in the Polynesian islands of Wallis and Futuna. It is the site of a ruined medieval Tongan fort that has been restored and offers a fascinating insight into the unique history of Polynesia.

   Ed Whelan - 22/12/2018 - 23:05

2. The Stories Behind Seven of the Worst Massacres in Ancient History

   ... Spanish Massacre Rewrites the History of War in Europe 6,200-Year-Old Croatian Massacre Solved With Genetic ...

   Robbie Mitchell - 04/01/2023 - 21:56

3. Statue Reveals Buddhists Likely Mingled with Roman’s In Egypt

   ... today, but there was a ‘global economy’ linking Europe, Africa and Asia during the first century of the ...

   Sahir - 03/05/2023 - 18:43

4. An Undersea Mystery: The Accidental Discovery of the Ghost Ship in the Baltic Sea

   ... NGC Europe Limited, 2014. Ghost Ship Facts. [Online] Available ...

   dhwty - 29/05/2016 - 21:38

5. Do Morning People Have Neanderthals to Thank for Being Early Risers?

   ... beneficial for our ancestors living in higher latitudes in Europe and thus would have been a Neanderthal genetic ...

   ancient origins - 14/12/2023 - 21:17

6. Objects with Viking Rune Inscriptions Unearthed in Denmark’s Oldest Town

   ... a famous enigma: why did people in a northern corner of Europe, often believed to be brutes and barbarians, invent ...

   Theodoros Karasavvas - 17/01/2018 - 13:57

7. The Carnac Stones: A Centuries-Old Enigma Solved Using Ancient Science

   ... from: https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/mystery-carnac-sto... Copyright 2017 by The Faram ...

   afaram - 03/07/2018 - 18:01

8. 6th Century Roman Law Text Discovered After Being Hidden for Centuries Inside Parchment Recycled as Medieval Bookbinding

   ... law, a quite popular practice during the Middle Ages in Europe. Despite the mystery of the text hidden in the ...

   Theodoros Karasavvas - 25/07/2017 - 22:49

9. Sinister Secret of the Shang Dynasty: Its Penchant for Human Sacrifice

   There is no denying the far-reaching and unique history of ancient China. Thousands of years before our time, the ancient dynasties and cultures of China excelled in a variety of arts and technologies, pioneering skills that would later come to shape the world as we know it. From exceptional jade objects, to massive bronze ritual vessels and sprawling funeral complexes - the ancient Chinese did everything with incredible skill and attention to detail.

   Aleksa Vučković - 11/04/2023 - 18:17

10. A Tower for Power Reduced to Ruins: The Forgotten Story of Torre San Sadurniño

    Tower ruins hidden in a bay near the waters of the Atlantic Ocean are one of the greatest treasures of a small community in Cambados, Galicia, Spain. The stones remember battles with Vikings and other aggressive warriors from history. Now, they remind those who visit of Galician bravery.

    Natalia Klimczak - 03/12/2016 - 00:51

11. The Lost Gardens of Heligan: Rediscovering a Centuries-Old Paradise

    ... been said the pineapple pit is the only remaining one in Europe today, and in 2009 it produced its first fruit in ...

    dhwty - 23/06/2020 - 20:15

12. Oldest Life On Earth Traced To Land

    Scientists have found exceptionally preserved microbial remains in some of Earth's oldest rocks in Western Australia - a major advance in the field, offering clues for how life on Earth or

    ancient-origins - 09/10/2019 - 01:31

13. The Fascinating Life of a Chinese Eunuch in the Forbidden City

    The Inner Court of China’s Forbidden City was the emperor’s private realm, where no other men were allowed to linger for too long. Officials, military personnel, and even male relatives of the emperor were required to leave the Inner Court at night. The only men who were allowed to stay in the Inner Court were those who had been rendered sexually impotent through castration. These were the eunuchs of China.

    dhwty - 05/08/2020 - 21:51

14. Garden of the Gods: Sacred Ground and Native American Crossroads

    Located in Colorado Springs, the Garden of the Gods is a stunning expanse of unique geological formations. Its known human history goes back around 3,000 years, however, the indigenous Ute people claim their ancestors always lived there.  Over the centuries, the spectacular landscape served as a Native American crossroads with numerous nomadic tribes gathering there in peace.

    Kerry Sullivan - 11/11/2016 - 03:46

15. ‘Bone Collector’ Sleuth Says Violent Deaths Evident in Mass Grave Under Irish Bar!

    ... Religion and Being Alive White Skin Developed in Europe Only As Recently as 8,000 Years Ago Say ...

    ashley cowie - 20/06/2022 - 14:55

16. Colosseum Will Have a Floor For The First Time in 1500 Years!

    ... off the public from what was the epicenter of the virus in Europe. Only last month  Politico  published the dire ...

    ashley cowie - 27/12/2020 - 21:38

17. Those Who Once Reigned: Experts Name Famous and Forgotten Ancient Gods

    Ancient Origins asked experts to weigh in on the topic of ancient deities. Some ancient gods get all the attention - but which gods are largely forgotten… and why? The following is their views on individual gods that have largely been forgotten and/or which gods they believed were the most significant of the cultures they ruled over. Some of their answers may surprise you!

    ancient-origins - 03/08/2016 - 14:52

18. From Nomads to Glampers: The History of the Yurt

    The yurt is an early form of tent that has been in use in parts of Asia for over a millennium. Today, they are primarily associated with nomadic Mongol herders and hunters, but their use dates back to before written records began. These ancient tents, made famous by historic figures such as Genghis Khan, are still in everyday use on the Asian steppe.

    Robbie Mitchell - 31/12/2022 - 17:48

19. Legendary Christian Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria Proved To Be Real

    ... Wine A Toxic Price to Pay: Wealthy citizens in medieval Europe had poisoning from lead-glazed plates Edio Fulcheri ...

    Sahir - 24/05/2022 - 22:57

20. Breastfeeding Beliefs: From Invincibility to Universal Creation

    Breastfeeding is an infant feeding practice in which a child is fed breast milk directly from breast to mouth. Breastfeeding could be performed by the mother herself or by a wet nurse. Evidence of breastfeeding is found in various past societies and it can be assumed that breastfeeding has been practiced ever since there were babies.

    dhwty - 01/12/2018 - 18:50

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