Ancient-Origins.net; Pat Macpherson, Pfc. Sandoval (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
The Smelliest Women of Ancient Greece: Jason and the Argonauts Get Fragrant
(Carly Silver) We all know Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty, made sure that she was worshiped by punishing those who ignored her altars. One brief appearance of this wrath in the tale of Jason and the... More
Archaeologists Uncover Spine-tingling New Hoard of Roman Letters at Vindolanda Fort
(Theodoros Karasavvas) Archaeologists have spotted a stockpile of Roman letters at Vindolanda, the fort below Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England. Experts can’t hide their excitement about the newly found 25 tablets and... More
Science Versus Religion on Our Ancient Origins: What if They’re Both Wrong?
(Jim Willis) "The universe began when God said, 'Let there be light'!" "No, the universe began with the big bang!" "God created life as we know it largely in the forms we now recognize!" "No, evolution is the key... More
Modern Science Confirms Ancient Chinese Remedy Provides Effective Non-Addictive Pain Relief
(April Holloway) With innovations appearing in our lives seemingly every day it seems that new breakthroughs in science are the only ones we trust. New is always considered better. With this prevalent thinking those... More
Discovery of Two Boat Burials Changes Viking Timeline
(April Holloway) According to accepted accounts, the Viking Age began in 793 AD off the coast of northern England when the first raid of Scandinavian warriors is recorded to have taken place. The Vikings emerged... More
Ötzi’s Ancient Axe is from Tuscany, Giving Firm Evidence of Neolithic Travel and Trade
(Theodoros Karasavvas) Scientists have officially verified that copper used to make Otzi the Iceman’s axe blade did not come from the Alpine region as was initially suggested, but instead it came from southern Tuscany in... More
The Greatest Discovery Never Made – Ancient Civilizations Thrived With NO Ruling Elite
(Ancient-Origins) There is a remarkable discovery that has not yet emerged from our renewed interest in ancient civilization. Yet few remark upon this glaring omission from the relics and records we dig up and... More
Archaeologists in Mexico Unearth Evidence That Aztecs Resisted Spanish Rule Even In Death
(Theodoros Karasavvas) Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered what they speculate was a dwelling where Aztecs of the higher socioeconomic classes that fought against the Spanish conquistadors tried to preserve their... More
Sip Like a Sumerian: Ancient Beer Recipe Recreated from Millennia-Old Cuneiform Tablets
(April Holloway) Nowadays, people drink beer for its good taste and feel-good effects. However, thousands of years ago, beer played a much more central role in society. The Sumerian word for beer appears in many... More
Lady of Cao Comes to Life: Face of Peruvian Priestess Reconstructed from 1,700-Year-Old Mummy
(Theodoros Karasavvas) Scientists in Peru have managed to recreate the face of a female Peruvian leader who died 1,700 years ago, with the use of 3D printing. The Lady of Cao was discovered in the ruins of the Huaca Cao... More
War, Death and the Wrath of Gods: How Satyr Plays Helped Ancient Greeks Cope With Life
(Ryan Stone) Before Shakespeare, there were the Greeks. The infamous "all the world's a stage" quote attributed to the Elizabethan writer in the 16th century far more accurately describes the world of ancient... More
Sacrificial Young Wolf Adorned with Best Quality Aztec Gold Ever Found is Discovered in Mexico City
(Theodoros Karasavvas) Archaeologists have discovered a sacrificial wolf carefully adorned with some of the best quality Aztec gold ever found. It is believed that the wolf was buried more than five centuries ago in the... More
A Diet of Delicacies for the People of Pompeii Included Giraffe and Sea Urchin
(April Holloway) Several years ago, surprising discoveries were made in a study , which drew on the findings of a sizable excavation of an area of Pompeii. The study, which was presented to the Archaeological... More
The Lost Knowledge of the Ancients: Were Humans the First? Part 3: Science in Antiquity
(Sam Bostrom) The achievements by modern science are phenomenal. But with our background of spaceships, skyscrapers, wonder drugs, and atomic reactors we are apt to minimize the scientific accomplishments of the... More
Why We Can’t Resist the Lure of Mermaids
Mermaids are everywhere. In the past month alone they have surfaced in New Brighton, caused controversy in Asda, reinvigorated toast, partied with the Kardashians , transformed maternity and wedding... More
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