The Ancient Origins News Desk
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 exists countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained .
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 319
- Years Active
- 2025
Ancient DNA From Roman Salting Vat Points to Fish Sauce as Secret Ingredient | Ancient Origins
Ancient DNA from Roman garum vats reveals sardines were its key ingredient, with genetic continuity linking ancient and modern fish off Iberia’s coast.
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Fri 04 Jul 2025
Massive Blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria Recovered from the Sea | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists have recovered massive blocks of the Lighthouse of Alexandria to digitally reconstruct the ancient wonder using cutting-edge 3D simulations and
00:04:20 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
Queen Meritaten (Scotia), Was her Voyage to Ireland Possible? | Ancient Origins
The character know to mythology as Queen Scotia, or in her own country, Queen Meritaten, is perhaps most famously linked to her half-brother Pharaoh
00:02:52 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
Marvels of Roman Waterway Network Uncovered in Arles, Traced to Baths of Constantine | Ancient Origins
Isotopic analysis of Roman aqueduct carbonates in Arles reveals a dynamic, sustainable water system engineered, modified, and reused over 400 years.
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Thu 03 Jul 2025
What Did Ancient Rome Smell Like? Honestly, Often Pretty Rank | Ancient Origins
Ancient Rome was a vibrant, bustling city—but what did it smell like? From waste-laden streets to perfumed statues, new insights reveal a pungent past.
00:06:07 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
Ancient Burial Site with Human Remains Dated to the Bronze Age Unearthed in Wales | Ancient Origins
Bronze Age cremations and structures uncovered beneath Cardiff’s Trelai Park reveal 3,000 years of history—reshaping our view of the city’s ancient past.
00:04:58 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Ancient Lost 'Hymn to Babylon' Deciphered from Clay Tablet | Ancient Origins
AI helps decode a 1,000-year-lost Babylonian hymn, revealing rich insights into urban life, nature, and the roles of women in ancient Mesopotamia.
00:04:46 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
4,000-Year-Old Leprosy Genome Unearthed in Chile Challenges Origins | Ancient Origins
Researchers have recovered 4,000-year-old genomes of Mycobacterium lepromatosis from skeletons in Chile, proving leprosy existed in the Americas millennia
00:04:35 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
Roman Soldier's Bronze Wrist Purse Found in Czechia Reveals Life on the Empire's Edge | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists in Czechia have uncovered a rare 1,800-year-old bronze Roman wrist purse at a former legionary camp—offering new insight into military life on
00:03:39 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
3D Printing of Renaissance Prosthetic Hand Unlocks Technology of the Past | Ancient Origins
A 3D-printed model of a 500-year-old prosthetic hand from Renaissance Germany is revealing how early amputees adapted to mechanical limbs—thanks to
00:09:11 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
10,500-Year-Old Mesolithic Woman Reconstructed with Striking Realism | Ancient Origins
Scientists have reconstructed the face of a 10,500-year-old woman from Belgium, revealing unexpected features and a glimpse into Mesolithic life.
00:04:44 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Sacred Geometry: Did Ancient Architects Use a Hidden Code in Structures? | Ancient Origins
Have you stood in front of an ancient monument and experienced a sense of wonder, as though the building itself was whispering secrets of the cosmos?
00:03:44 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Do 6,000-Year-Old Artifacts Reveal the Use of Lost Machinery in Predynastic Egypt? | Ancient Origins
A collection of ancient Egyptian stone vases challenges conventional archaeology with precision that may hint at lost ancient technologies.
00:04:39 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Lost Nile Delta City Of Imet Built Around Cobra-Goddess Cult Uncovered in Egypt | Ancient Origins
Rediscovered Nile Delta city reveals multistory homes, temple roads, and artifacts tied to the cobra goddess Wadjet—reshaping Egypt’s Late Period history.
00:05:24 |
Sat 28 Jun 2025
World’s First City at Çatalhöyük Was a Matriarchy, Almost 10,000 Years Ago | Ancient Origins
Ancient DNA reveals 9,000-year-old Çatalhöyük was a female-centered society, with maternal lines shaping households and burial traditions.
00:05:38 |
Sat 28 Jun 2025
New Study Comprehensively Dates the Elusive Neolithic Megalith Structures at Carnac | Ancient Origins
New research dates Carnac's megalithic alignments to 4600–4300 BC, revealing Europe's earliest monumental stone constructions in coastal Brittany.
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Sat 28 Jun 2025
World's Oldest Boomerang Found in Poland, More Than 40,000 Years Old! | Ancient Origins
World’s oldest boomerang, made from mammoth ivory, found in Poland is now dated to 40,000 years ago, revealing early Homo sapiens’ hunting ingenuity.
00:05:57 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Ancient Gallo-Roman Site with Exquisite Mosaic Unearthed in Southern France | Ancient Origins
Ancient Roman mosaics, homes, and tombs unearthed near Alès, France, reveal elite life, engineering, and burial customs in a long-hidden Gallo-Roman site.
00:05:36 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Ancient Andean Agricultural Innovation Rewrites 'Scarcity Mindset' Syndrome | Ancient Origins
New study shows Andean shift to agriculture was stable and resilient, not crisis-driven, with foragers gradually domesticating plants like quinoa and potatoes.
00:06:07 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Researchers Test Out Paleolithic Migration Theory By Building Their Own Canoes! | Ancient Origins
Researchers recreate 30,000-year-old sea voyage from Taiwan to Japan, proving early humans crossed strong currents with dugout canoes and navigational skill.
00:06:24 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
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