Murals as Memory: How Early and Ancient Civilizations Preserved Their Culture Visually | Ancient Origins
Murals are for self-expression and knowledge transmission, which is why ancient civilizations—and modern cultures—have both chosen them as a favored art form.
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2,600-Year-Old Relief of Assyrian King Ashurbanipal Unearthed in Iraq | Ancient Origins
At Ninevah in Iraq archaeologists unearthed a 2,600-year-old relief that depicted Assyrian deities alongside King Ashurbanipal, the last great Assyrian king.
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Pregnant Viking Women Donned Martial Gear, Says New Study | Ancient Origins
Pregnant Viking women in helmets, foetal revenge, and burial mysteries—new research uncovers the fierce and political side of motherhood in the Viking age.
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Ancient Obsidian Artifacts Reveal Vast Aztec Trade Network | Ancient Origins
Obsidian was prized in Aztec culture, so much so that they developed vast trade networks to ensure they would have all the supplies they needed, a new study
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Metal Detector Mania in Romania: Roman Coins, Dacian Treasures Recovered | Ancient Origins
Detectorists recently recovered a silver hoard from the Dacian era and a huge collection of coins from Roman times in central and southern Romania respectively.
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 .
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