Melsonby Hoards Revolutionize Knowledge of Iron Age Britain | Ancient Origins
22/03/2026 | 4 mins.
Archaeologists have unearthed the Melsonby Iron Age hoard in North Yorkshire, revealing Britain's first four-wheeled wagons and evidence of elite ritual destruction.
Deep in a Cave in France Neanderthals Constructed Mysterious Ring Structures 176,000 Years Ago | Ancient Origins
22/03/2026 | 4 mins.
Not a lot is known about the Neanderthals, but researchers say circular arrangements of 176,000-year-old stalagmites
Were the works of Shakespeare inspired by Cannabis? Scientists find traces of drugs on pipes | Ancient Origins
22/03/2026 | 4 mins.
Were the globally renowned literary works of the master playwright himself written with a little inspiration from dru
Jesus' Crucifixion Site Closed for Holy Week Sparking End Times Fears | Ancient Origins
21/03/2026 | 5 mins.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has been closed during Holy Week for the first time ever, sparking fears of Antichrist prophecies as Iranian missiles fall near the site.
What is Shambhala? Understanding the Mysterious Kingdom of Shambhala | Ancient Origins
21/03/2026 | 5 mins.
The land of a thousand names, to some Shambhala is a physical location, whereas for others this elusive mythical Buddhist paradise is a spiritual destination.
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 .