One of the Worlds' greatest archaeological mysteries, one which has excited man's imagination for countless centuries, is whether ancient Sea Peoples from the Old World were actually able, and did, cross the Oceans to make contact and...Read more
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Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 01:46
Taking as his starting point the assumption that the major cultural gulf in the Middle Ages was less between the wealthy and the poor than between the learned and the lay, Green explores the church's systematic demonization of fairies...Read more
Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 01:17
Lords of the Sea tells the true history behind the upcoming blockbuster 300: Rise of an Empire and how the Athenians established the modern world as we know it. 300: Rise of an Empire is the bloody epic based on the graphic novel....Read more
Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 01:15
UNEARTHING THE LOST WORLD OF THE CLOUDEATERS is a book unlike any other, one that demands the Smithsonian to open its hidden warehouses so the history of ancient America can be rewritten! As chronicled by Dr. Thomas R. Horn, radio legend...Read more
Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 01:10
These wide-ranging conversations are a must-read for anyone interested in sacred sites and spiritual development. Elyn and Ferran's lively discussions explore in depth how sacred sites function, how we interact with them, how to (and why...Read more
Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 04:02
The true story of the real Colonel Fawcett and his mysterious disappearance in the Amazon jungle, considered one of the greatest mysteries of the twentieth century
The inspiration for the major motion picture "The Lost City of Z,"...Read more
Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 04:01
This book is the official companion to the National Geographic Exhibition of the same name. Featuring hundreds of full colour photographs, the volume delves into the rich treasure trove of objects from the reigns and tombs of fabled...Read more
Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 03:59
This is the first specifically designed key to the interpretation of American rock art. Interest in the subject has grown significantly among professional archaeologists and informed lay persons in recent years, but the purpose and...Read more
Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 03:29
Imagine if you discovered a treasure chest in which were hidden ancient mysteries, revelations from heaven, secrets of the ages, the answers to man’s most enduring, age-old questions, and the hidden keys that can transform your life to...Read more
Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 03:23
In a book that is being heralded as "an investigative maserpiece" with "astounding archaeological and prophetic implications," TEMPLE: Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomon's Temple, by Robert...Read more
Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 03:21
Until аbоut a century ago, lіttlе was knоwn of the Hіttіtеѕ еxсерt thеіr nаmе that wаѕ mеntіоnеd іnfrequеntlу іn thе Old Testament. They wеrе соmmоnlу аѕѕumеd tо hаvе played nо role of аnу significance іn hіѕtоrу. This аlѕо gave others...Read more
Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 03:20
Delve into the forgotten dimension of ancient Native American life, culture, and spirituality. Filled with unique and previously unpublished research and based on the findings of many scholars, scientists, and explorers, this fascinating...Read more
Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 00:37
"Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand."
--Neil Armstrong
Were Atlantis and Lemuria factual places?
Who built the pyramids and for what purpose?
How advanced was the...Read more
Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 00:36
Following the Milky Way is the story of Elyn Aviva's 500-mile-long journey on foot on the Camino de Santiago. This 1000-year-old pilgrimage road stretches from the French Pyrenees across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela, supposed...Read more
Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 00:33
This play is a work of historical fiction that is set in the last days of Akhenaten’s reign, in the royal capital Akhetaten. It is a difficult time for the Lord of the Two Lands, the beloved of Aten, as he is betrayed by those whom he...Read more
Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 00:32
Over a 200-year period thousands of newspaper reports, town and county histories, letters, photos, diaries, and scientific journals have documented the existence of an ancient race of giants in North America. Extremely large skeletons...Read more
Saturday, July 22, 2017 - 02:19
In this riveting and richly drawn novel from “one of the master storytellers of historical fiction” (New York Times bestselling author Beatriz Williams), a talented young artist flees New York for the South of France after one of her...Read more
Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 00:27
Exposes the many cycles of monument destruction and cultural suppression in Egypt from antiquity to the present day
• Details the vandalism of Egyptian antiquities and suppression of ancient knowledge under foreign rulers who...Read more
Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 00:26
Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God. Indigenous tribes speak of...Read more
Saturday, July 8, 2017 - 00:24
From Aaron (the first high priest of Israel) to Zoroastrianism (once the dominant religion in Persia), The Religion Book provides an encyclopedic look at the practices of yesterday and today. Christians, Buddhists, Wiccans and the rest...Read more
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Greek Mythology
As Greek mythology goes, the universe was once a big soup of nothingness. Then, two things happened: either Chaos or Gaia created the universe as we know it, or Ouranos and Tethys gave birth to the first beings.
The seductive scenery along the east coast of Attica in Greece overlooking the Aegean Sea, easily lures one back to an era when mythical gods and goddesses still claimed the land and implored their heroes to build temples for them and their heroines to serve in their sanctuaries as priestesses.
Kondiaronk was a legendary Native American Chief of the Wendat people in New France who faced the challenge of leading his people in the face of war and destruction.
In June 2017, kayakers in Washington encounter a strange occurrence on Yale Lake.
Warfare has unfortunately been a recurring part of human history, with conflicts arising from territorial disputes, cultural differences, and the drive for power.
Top New Stories
Archaeologists have made a thrilling discovery at the ancient Maya city of Palenque - a burial chamber of a high-status elite individual within the enigmatic CP3 structure, unveiled during the latest...
Myths & Legends
Imagine a group of rats whose tails have become so entangled that they've formed a grotesque, single entity - that's what's known as a "rat king."
Human Origins
Peering into the development stages of the Neolithic cultures of Old Europe has always been a challenging task for archaeologists and scholars. Reaching so far back into time in the hope of piecing together a detailed picture is a task that involves decades of dedicated work.
Ancient Technology
When we think of ancient technology, we often imagine simple tools and primitive machinery.
Ancient Places
Throughout history, humans have sought refuge and safety in the mountains.
Opinion
What is the origin of the legend of the Christed Son who was born of a virgin on December 25th? I am sure you are familiar with his legend which states that he was born in a manger surrounded by shepherds
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At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained.
The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, archaeology, mythology, religion and history around the globe.
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By bringing together top experts and authors, this archaeology website explores lost civilizations, examines sacred writings, tours ancient places, investigates ancient discoveries and questions mysterious happenings. Our open community is dedicated to digging into the origins of our species on planet earth, and question wherever the discoveries might take us. We seek to retell the story of our beginnings.
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