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 […]

The Templo Mayor, nestled at the heart of the ancient Aztec capital of Tenochтιтlan, remains a symbol of the empire’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Recent excavations at this iconic site have unearthed a significant find—a stone chest, or tepetlacalli, containing 15 anthropomorphic figurines alongside an array of ritual artifacts. This discovery offers a glimpse […]

The quiet expanse of the Borki Forest in Masuria, northern Poland, recently revealed a hidden treasure trove of Roman-era artifacts. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of local history enthusiasts from the Wendrusz Historical and Exploration Society, a remarkable discovery was made during an exploratory field search. What began as a casual hunt for World War […]

A groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Germany has provided the earliest known evidence of the nuclear family as a social structure. DNA extracted from bones and teeth found in a 4,600-year-old Stone Age burial has revealed that a family of two parents and two sons were buried together, likely after dying in a violent conflict. This […]

A sensational archaeological discovery has stunned researchers and historians alike—the world’s first known pregnant ancient Egyptian mummy. This remarkable find, dating back more than 2,000 years, features a woman who was 28 weeks pregnant at the time of her death. The discovery provides unprecedented insights into ancient Egyptian burial practices, maternal health, and the lives […]

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