Ancient Origins

Selim I, also known as Selim the Grim , reigned as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1512 to 1520 and oversaw a remarkable expansion of Ottoman territory. In just eight years, he expanded the emp...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-videos-history-famous-people/selim-video-0021455

The practice of sacrifice in Britain has a long history but was particularly prolific during the Iron Age. Nevertheless, it has long been a contested topic: how often were sacrifices made, for wh...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/practice-sacrifice-iron-age-britain-002152

By Andrew Tomkins /The Conversation The rings of Saturn are some of the most famous and spectacular objects in the Solar System. Earth may once have had something similar. In a paper publish...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-science-space/earth-ring-system-0021454

Almost a decade into a project examining the late Republican city of Fregellae, 100 kilometers (62.13 miles) from Rome, archaeologists have firmly pieced together the assault and devastation of t...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/villa-fregellae-0021452

There is a remarkable tombstone installed in a church in Jamestown, Virginia, the site of the first English settlement in North America in 1607. The tombstone dates to 1627, and is covered with c...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/knight-s-tombstone-jamestown-0021451

Music was an integral part of daily life in the Nile Valley from the earliest times. It was a rich and important aspect of ancient Egyptian culture, permeating religious ceremonies, popular festi...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-ancient-traditions-preview/ancient-egyptian-music-0021426

The genetic origins of blue eyes in ancient humans reveal a complex history of gene variation and inheritance. Contrary to previous beliefs, Neanderthals possessed genetic diversity related to p...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-human-origins-science-videos/blue-eyes-evolution-0021450

Most often, we know the Ancient Slavs as peaceful tribes of the steppes and woodlands, who excelled at animal husbandry and agriculture. But did you know that they were also skilled seafarers? Na...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/narentines-0021449

Once again, Ancient Origins has fallen victim to Facebook's censorship system, this time for publishing a factual account of how the National Socialist Party (the Nazi Party) rose to power and ex...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/facebook-censorship-0021448

A mysterious tusked animal depicted in South African rock art might portray an ancient species preserved as fossils in the same region, according to a study published September 18, 2024 in the op...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/san-rock-art-0021447

Just imagine – the famed bronze-winged lion above one of the columns in Piazzetta San Marco, often seen as a universal symbol of Venice and ancient Hellenistic sculpture, has now proved to be o...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/lion-venice-0021446

The Viking Age is a perennial subject for many, a period of about three-and-a-half centuries where the fortunes of various countries across northern Europe were forged out of fire, fury, bloodshe...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology-premium/forgotten-vikings-0021443

During the Golden Age of piracy , firearms played a crucial role in pirate warfare, offering versatility in ship and land combat. While swords like the cutlass and cannons are often associated wi...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general-videos-history/pirate-guns-0021445

Ogedei Khan was the second Khagan (meaning ‘Great Khan’) of the Mongol Empire. He was the third son of Genghis Khan and succeeded his father in 1229. Read more Section:  News History...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/ogedei-khan-0010837

Together with Egyptian conservators a team of the University of Würzburg has discovered traces of gold leaf, remnants of the colorful paintings and ancient graffiti in the temple of Edfu. Egyp...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/edfu-temple-restoration-0021444

During the archaeological excavations at Yeşilova Höyük Mound in Izmir’s Bornova district, a remarkable 8,200-year-old kohl applicator (AKA eye liner) made from stone was discovered. It is e...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/neolithic-eyeliner-0021442

The ancient Olmec civilization of Mesoamerica is known for their huge stone heads and related sculptures depicting human and animal figures, which have been drawing fascinated explorers, archaeo...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/olmec-rulers-and-art-0021441

Outside of Romania, especially in the English-speaking world, Transylvania is a land associated with vampires, specifically Dracula. Inside Romania, where Vlad the Impaler is a national hero, h...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-mysterious-phenomena-preview/romanias-bermuda-triangle-0021425

Norse mythology is brimming with violent stories, many of which feature brutal battles and gruesome punishments. One of the earliest and most notable tales involves Ymir , the first being in the ...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-videos/violent-viking-mythology-video-0021440

Pharaoh Psamtik I, who reigned during the 26th Dynasty of Egypt, was one of the most significant rulers in Egyptian history, leading the country out of a period of fragmentation and restoring its...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history/pharaoh-psamtik-0021439

By Emily Hauser /The Conversation Kaos is a modern-day, darkly comic reworking of Greek myth. If, like me, you got hooked on it, you might be wondering what was actually taken from myth and wha...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/greek-mythology-kaos-0021438

By David Danks & Mike Kirby /The Conversation A self-driving taxi has no passengers, so it parks itself in a lot to reduce congestion and air pollution. After being hailed, the taxi heads out...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-science-space/ai-moral-responsibility-0021437

During ongoing excavations at Silifke Castle, located on a hilltop in the town of Silifke in Mersin Province, southern Türkiye, a mysterious burial tablet believed to date back to the Byzantine ...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/talismanic-grave-tablet-0021436

The civilizations of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome stand as two of the most influential cultures in human history, each leaving a profound legacy in politics, architecture, religion, and social ...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-premium-preview/ancient-daily-life-0021428

Edmund de la Pole, often overlooked in history, was once a significant figure during the early Tudor period. A member of the House of York, he became a focal point after the decline of Yorkist po...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-videos/henry-viii-execution-0021435

Lysander, the brilliant and ambitious Spartan general, was a force who redefined the course of Greek history. As the mastermind behind Sparta's decisive victory in the Peloponnesian War, he shatt...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history/lysander-0021434

Mega ocean warming El Niño events were key in driving the largest extinction of life on planet Earth some 252 million years ago, according to new research. The study, published in Science an...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/el-ni-o-and-mass-extinction-0021433

Archaeologists in Chełm, Poland, have uncovered two children's skeletal remains, one of which exhibits signs of an anti-vampire burial, dating back to the 13th century. The discovery was made du...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/anti-vampire-child-burial-poland-0021432

The Dacians were an ancient civilization that thrived in the northeastern Balkans, a region abundant with natural resources and bordered by the Black Sea. This strategic location fostered a rich...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-videos/dacians-video-0021431

Our very distant ancestors are often portrayed as nothing more than hunters - toughened survivors in a primitive and crude world. But the truth is far from this - they were skilled hunters, sure,...

https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-news/cave-bison-sculpture-0021430