Thuya is believed to be a descendant of Queen Ahmose-Nefertari, and held many official roles in the intertwined religion and government of ancient Egypt. She was involved in many religious cults; her тιтles included ‘Singer of Hathor’ and ‘Chief of Entertainers’ to both Amun and Min. [4] She also held the influential positions of Superintendent […]

Arсhaeologists іn Mexіco hаve uneаrthed а remаrkаble burіal іn the аncient ruіns of Teotіhuacan сontaining а 1,600-yeаr-old ѕkeleton of аn uррer-class womаn wіth аn elongаted ѕkull, ѕtone enсrusted teeth аnd а рrosthetic tooth mаde of а green ѕtone known аs ѕerpentine. She wаs burіed wіth 19 jаrs of offerіngs. Agenсe Frаnce-Press reрorted thаt the ѕkeleton […]

Recent DNA analysis of bone fragments extracted from 14 plaster casts of human remains found in Pompeii has provided new and significant insights into the lives of four individuals who perished during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. These individuals—a father, mother (wearing a bracelet), and two children—were found beneath a staircase in […]

Edward Mordake (sometimes spelled Mordrake) is the subject of one of the most chilling and tragic urban legends in medical history. Born in the early 19th century into an English aristocratic family, Mordake’s story is both fascinating and heartbreaking, as it combines rare medical anomaly, psychological torment, and a tale of unfulfilled desperation. The Man […]

One of the most mysterious and intriguing paintings in art history has been drawing attention for over 600 years. Known for its incredible detail and oddity, this masterpiece features a seemingly small mirror, just three inches wide. But upon closer inspection, the mirror seems to reflect not just a portion of the room, but the […]

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Beneath the volcanic ash of Mount Vesuvius lies a story that has captivated archaeologists and historians for centuries. Pompeii, a city frozen in time since AD 79, has long been a treasure trove of Roman life, art, and culture. Yet, as new technologies like DNA analysis come into play, long-held ᴀssumptions about its victims are […]

A Bulgarian born farmer, Trayche Draganov, claims to have found a box, chained shut, containing a werewolf-like skull while ploughing a new section of field in the village of Novo Selo, Republic of Macedonia. The account was reported to Ancient Origins by historian Filip Ganev, who spent time in Novo Selo while conducting research for […]