Two pagan altars for wine and animal sacrifices have been uncovered at the wonderful Perperikon, revealing insights into Roman-era rituals. ancient-origins.net/news-history-a… #Perperikon #Paganism #Thracian #RomanEmpire #Mithraism #Rituals #Bulgaria #history #historymatters #historylovers

Dive into the historical mystery of Queen Nefertiti's disappearance, the role of Pharaoh Akhenaten, and the ongoing archaeological quests to uncover Nefertiti's tomb. #ancientegypt #Nefertiti #Egypt #ancientegypt #mystery #archaeology Read more: ancient-origins.net/unexplained-ph…

Hua #Mulan is one of the most legendary women of ancient #China. Her heroic actions were first recorded in ancient texts, retold in the famous poem Ballad of #Mulan, and later popularized in the 1998 Walt #Disney film Mulan. ancient-origins.net/history-famous…

One of the most popular resurgent belief systems is known as #shamanism. Fortunately for seekers, you do not need to wear a headdress or take peyote to live a shamanistic life. So, what do #shamans really do? ancient-origins.net/history-ancien…

For thousands of years, the sudden appearance of a ring of #mushrooms was a sure sign of otherworldly presences. ancient-origins.net/human-origins-…

Recent discoveries on either side of #Alaska have concluded that mammoths survived in both #Canada and #Siberia for much longer. ancient-origins.net/news-history-p… #prehistoric #iceage #mammoth #fossils #ancient #history #AncientOrigins

The Saltmen mummies of Iran’s Chehrābād mine reveal a tragic mining accident from 2,000 years ago. New research suggests the site may be over 4,000 years old. ancient-origins.net/news-history-a… #Saltmen #Iran #Mummies #Achaemenid #Sassanid #Mining #saltmine #preservation #mummy #history

Today we explore the discovery of 13 elongated skulls in Mexico, delves into their origins, the archaeological significance. Cranial deformation or extraterrestrial influences? #aliens #skull #extraterrestrial #elongated #archaeology Read more: ancient-origins.net/unexplained-ph…

Archaeologists have uncovered graves of Vandal warriors in Poland, revealing ancient funerary rituals involving bent swords and cremated remains from the late Roman period. ancient-origins.net/news-history-a… #history #historymatters #historylovers #historyfacts #ancienthistory

The dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII reshaped English scholarship, dispersing monastic manuscripts and marking a pivotal moment in historical preservation. ancient-origins.net/news-history-a… #ChurchofEngland #England #dissolution #Monasteries #HenryVIII #Manuscripts

Dive into the captivating world of Japanese mythology as we explore the life and legacy of Amaterasu, the revered sun goddess. #mythology #japan #goddess #civilization Read more: ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-…

Ancient aqueducts, from Rome to the Andes, are enduring symbols of survival and prosperity, showcasing the engineering brilliance and ingenuity of our ancestors across vast terrains. ancient-origins.net/news-ancient-p… #aqueducts #Roman #Turkey #Andes #channels #water #history

Out tomorrow!!! Special guest and historian, Mary Naples, discusses her book, Unsung Heroes: Women in the Ancient World and more! Video: members.ancient-origins.net & ancientoriginsunleashed.com Audio: diggingupthepast.net #Ancient #Archaeology #History #cleopatra #Greece #Roman

Few groups gave the Romans more trouble than the Germanic tribes. The Suebi were a confederation of tribes that held vast territories and often clashed with Rome. ancient-origins.net/news-general-v… #GermanicTribes #Caesar #strabo #rome #romanempire #history #ancienthistory #ancientorigins

Sighting a specific bird in a certain place had special meaning for #ancient #cultures. Bird omens dictated war, travel, and even marriage. ancient-origins.net/history-ancien…

In the 1970s, #archaeologists in #Bulgaria stumbled upon a vast Copper Age necropolis from the 5th millennium BC containing the oldest golden #artifacts ever discovered near the modern-day city of Varna. ancient-origins.net/ancient-places…

Exciting news! Trinity Audio unveils its AI-driven podcasts, and we're thrilled to announce that Ancient Origins has been chosen as their first partner. Known for exploring humanity's past with captivating stories, Ancient Origins continues to innovate and share the mysteries of

We sit down with historian, Mary Naples, to talk about her, Unsung Heroes: Women in the #Ancient World. And also the #Minoans, #Romans, Canaanites, the #Bible and more! members.ancient-origins.net/articles/diggi… #podcast #AncientOrigins #History #Greece #Hellas #Greek #Rome

Over 40,000 years ago, humans in #Europe and Southeast Asia were making art. Known as the Aurignacians, they were the first known #prehistoric artists and provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives and beliefs of some of the earliest humans in #history. ancient-origins.net/history-ancien…

Archaeologists discover 10 medieval burial mounds in Kazakhstan, including three with mysterious "mustaches." ancient-origins.net/news-history-a… #Kazakhstan #burial #Medieval #Kurgans #Nomads #history #historymatters #historylovers #historyfacts #ancienthistory #ancientorigins #mustache