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1. Slave Species of the Gods

   Our origins as a slave species and the Anunnaki legacy in our DNA reveals compelling new archaeological and genetic evidence for the engineered origins of the human species, first proposed by Zecharia Sitchin in The 12th Planet, shows how the Anunnaki created us using pieces of their own DNA, controlling our physical and mental capabilities by inactivating their more advanced DNA, Identifies a recently discovered complex of sophisticated ruins in South Africa as the city of the Anunnaki leader Enki.

   ancient-origins - 05/02/2013 - 20:27

2. Pagans in a Modern World: What is Neopaganism?

   Modern Paganism (known also as Neopaganism or Contemporary Paganism) is a movement / group of religions / spiritual traditions centered on the reverence of nature. Modern Paganism borrows and adapts practices from ancient pagan beliefs, along with contemporary religious thought. It may be said that modern Paganism utilizes ancient wisdom to address the needs and concern of the present.

   dhwty - 11/03/2017 - 18:58

3. Thawing Ice Reveals Norwegian Mountains Littered with Iron and Bronze Age Artifacts

   A group of researchers have reportedly discovered artifacts of wood, textile, hide and other organic material on Jotunheimen and the surrounding mountain areas of Oppland, which include Norway's highest mountains at 8,690 feet.

   Theodoros Karasavvas - 24/01/2018 - 23:00

4. What Treasures Were Lost in the Destruction of the Great Musaeum of Alexandria?

   The monumental Musaeum of Alexandria was famous for its legendary library. The tragic story of the building’s destruction continues to be a painful one for people who love ancient history and literature. So what treasures were lost in its devastating fire?

   ancient-origins - 02/11/2016 - 02:54

5. Rare Pictish Stone Uncovered in Scotland’s Birthplace

   Archaeologists in Scotland have unearthed a carved Pictish stone which might be associated with the formation of the nation in what has been dubbed “the find of a lifetime.” When describing the moment of discovery, Dr. James O’Driscoll of the University of Aberdeen said “it’s a feeling that I’ll probably never have again on an archaeological site.”

   ashley cowie - 08/03/2022 - 18:21

6. Has the Function of the Great Pyramid of Giza Finally Come to Light?

   About 150 years after the establishment of Egyptology as an academic field, there still appears to be no agreement between scholars on the function of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Yet several different hypotheses have been proposed.

   kborissov - 14/01/2021 - 00:55

7. Early human fossils older than previously believed

   According to a new study due to published in the Journal of Human Evolution, a group of fossils belonging to early humans that were discovered at Koobi Fora in the Turkana Basin of East Africa have been found to be older than previously estimated.  The fossils are significant because they provide important pieces to the puzzle of human evolution, in particular the emergence of hominid

   aprilholloway - 02/12/2013 - 04:13

8. Two Napoleons: The French Caesars of Modern History

   The life of Napoleon Bonaparte, remembered as one of history's greatest conquerors, shares countless parallels with that of Julius Caesar. Fueled by a profound admiration for the classics, Napoleon, and subsequently his nephew Napoleon III, explicitly modeled their political and military achievements on those of the mighty Roman general. These connections offer fascinating insights into the enduring influence of classical antiquity on the shaping of modern history.

   Ben Shehadi - 02/03/2024 - 14:02

9. Discovery of the Earliest Drawing – By at Least 30,000 years

   What is a symbol? This is a tough question to answer when tasked with analyzing the earliest graphic productions. What we might today interpret as figurative representations might just be an ancient doodle that had no special purpose. For a long time, archaeologists were convinced the first symbols appeared when Homo sapiens colonized areas of Europe about 40,000 years ago. However, recent archaeological discoveries in Africa, Europe, and Asia suggest the creation and use of symbols emerged much earlier.

   ancient-origins - 13/09/2018 - 02:00

10. Divers Recovered a ‘Herculean’ Marble Head from the Antikythera Shipwreck

    For a long time, most only associated the word “Antikythera” with an ancient computer. In 2020, that changed after Greek divers recovered a giant marble head from the world-renowned shipwreck. Discovered in 1900 by sponge divers off Point Glyphadia, on the Greek island of Antikythera, the so-called “Antikythera wreck” is a Roman-era ship dating from the second quarter of the first century BC.

    ashley cowie - 23/06/2022 - 14:41

11. The 10 Most Expensive Antiques Ever Sold at Auction

    How do you know what the greatest treasure of human history is? You ascribe a monetary value to it of course. Some artifacts may appear priceless but at an antique auction house, everything has a price. By this metric, it is possible to know which antiques the free market as decided are the most valuable treasures of all.

    Kerry Sullivan - 01/05/2017 - 18:53

12. Waipio Valley: Home of Demons, Demi-Gods, and Despots

    Hidden deep in the dark blue heart of the Pacific Ocean drifts the Hawaiian Archipelago. One of the youngest landmasses on the planet, made up of 137 volcanic islands covering an area of 1,500 miles (2,414 km). It is an enchanted crossroads of ancient and modern civilization, eastern and western cultures, and also a place where harsh mortality meets tranquil beauty.

    Mark A. Carpenter - 15/11/2020 - 13:59

13. Chiron, the Noble Elder Centaur of Greek Mythology

    Greek mythology is full of weird and wonderful creatures. While the most famous were those sent to hinder the ancient Greek heroes, Greek mythology was also full of helpful creatures. Perhaps the most famous of all was Chiron the centaur, half-man and half-horse. Chiron was a wise creature, responsible for teaching several important Greek heroes.

    Robbie Mitchell - 23/10/2022 - 14:46

14. Japan’s Hirota People Were Reshaping Infants’ Heads 1,500 Years Ago

    A team of researchers from Japan and the United States have just published a study proving conclusively that Japan’s Hirota people were using cranial modification techniques to change the shapes of their children’s heads in the first millennium AD.

    Nathan Falde - 21/08/2023 - 14:57

15. Revealing the Identify of the First Female Ruler of Egypt. Hint: It Was NOT Hatshepsut

    Today it is known that women appeared on the throne in ancient Egypt more often than many people believed just decades ago. The first known influential queens appeared with the first kings. This was long before the female pharaoh Hatshepsut took the throne. Their lives inspired queens until the fall of the ancient Egyptian civilization.

    Natalia Klimczak - 18/01/2017 - 14:48

16. Can a Ghost Make You Ill? The Ghost Sickness Belief of the Native American Indians

    Ghost sickness is the belief that ghosts are able to cause a living person to fall ill. This particular term is used by the Native Americans, especially amongst the Navajo people. Nevertheless, this belief can also be found in other Native American cultures. Furthermore, this concept is found in other cultures of the world, though with certain slight variations. So how does a ghost make you sick, and why?

    dhwty - 31/07/2021 - 02:00

17. Wuxia The Underdog Chinese Martial Arts Hero And The Code Of Jianghu

    Those who are familiar with the Chinese word wuxiá (martial heroes) may associate it with memories of martial arts films and television programs that portray a fanciful depiction of Chinese martial arts to audiences around the world. However, there is more to wuxia than meets the eye. Wuxia is in fact an entire literary genre that depicts the exploits of ancient Chinese martial artists.

    MartiniF - 24/09/2021 - 20:02

18. The Resurrection of Australia’s Stonehenge

    According to Frederic Slater, who was the President of the Australian Archaeological and Education Research Society, an Original stone arrangement he and a colleague were investigating throughout 1939, since assumed to be lost for the last 63 years, is “the Stonehenge of Australia.” As impressive as this complex of stone arrangements was, and will be again, it is much more than a collection of rocks, signs and symbols positioned on a mound.

    strong - 14/09/2013 - 13:17

19. Did Climate Change Cause the Demise of the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization?

    The Indus civilization was the largest—but least known—of the first great urban cultures that also included Egypt and Mesopotamia. Named for one of their largest cities, the Harappans relied on river floods to fuel their agricultural surpluses. Today, numerous remains of the Harappan settlements are found in a vast desert region far from any flowing river.

    ancient origins - 21/11/2018 - 01:53

20. The Importance of Questioning History: From Malta to the Dead Sea Scrolls

    According to George Orwell, Sir Walter Raleigh stopped writing his History of the World after he was unable to identify the cause of the scuffle and murder that took place outside his cell in the Tower of London. A favorite of Queen Elizabeth I and a leading intellectual, this reaction singled him out from many future historians. 

    Gloria Moss - 30/01/2020 - 14:20

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