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Humans Have Been Burning the Amazon Rainforest for 10,000 Years | Ancient Origins
31/08/2026 | 5 mins.
New research reveals human-driven fires have shaped the Amazon rainforest for over 10,000 years, transforming vegetation and ending the myth of a pristine wilderness.
Ancient Egyptian Paint Held Secret Ingredients, Study Reveals | Ancient Origins
31/08/2026 | 6 mins.
A new study reveals ancient Egyptian paint contained glues from multiple animals and plant proteins from sesame and moringa, showing far more complex recipes.
World's Earliest Tinned Iron Armor Unearthed in East China | Ancient Origins
30/08/2026 | 3 mins.
The world's earliest tinned iron armor, dating back 1,700 years to China's Three Kingdoms period, has been unearthed at the Jizhong site in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province.
The Dispilio Tablet and the Real Origins of Writing | Ancient Origins
30/08/2026 | 5 mins.
The unexpected discovery of a submerged engraved wooden tablet in northern Greece may have changed the history of writing.
Neanderthal Pelvises Rewrite the Story of Human Childbirth | Ancient Origins
29/08/2026 | 4 mins.
New research on Neanderthal pelvises from Dederiyeh Cave and Sima de las Palomas challenges the obstetrical dilemma hypothesis, suggesting childbirth and pelvic floor stability shaped human evolution more than walking efficiency.

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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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