The Thousand-Year Story of How the Fork Crossed Europe | Ancient Origins
How the fork traveled from Byzantine Empire to European tables over 1000 years, facing moral outrage and cultural resistance before becoming essential dining utensil through royal influence.
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Scottish Scholars Challenge Book of Kells Origins | Ancient Origins
New research by Dr. Victoria Whitworth challenges traditional theories about the Book of Kells origins, proposing Pictish Scotland rather than the island of Iona as its birthplace.
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Grand Egyptian Museum Finally Opens After 20-Year, $1Billion Construction | Ancient Origins
The Grand Egyptian Museum officially opened November 1, 2025, near Giza pyramids. Housing 100,000 artifacts including all of Tutankhamun's tomb treasures, it's the world's largest archaeological museum.
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Vaduz Castle, The Ancient Home of Liechtenstein’s Royal Family | Ancient Origins
Magnificent Vaduz Castle overlooks a town of the same name and the capital of Liechtenstein. It was built in the 12th century and is still home to the royal family.
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Revolutionary Steel Pod Could Enable Week-Long Ocean Floor Living | Ancient Origins
Revolutionary Vanguard underwater habitat unveiled in Miami will allow scientists to live on the ocean floor for week-long missions, marking first new subsea facility in 40 years.
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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