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, ...

—Paleolithic 'art sanctuary' in Spain contains more than 110 prehistoric cave paintings —Ancient submerged bridge in Spain reveals that humans inhabited Mediterranean island nearly 6,000 years ago ...

Many mummies from ancient Egypt also have tattoos, as do remains from cultures around the world.

Thirteen rare burials of Gauls in a seated position, dating from between 300 and 200 BCE, were discovered during preventive excavations conducted between October and December of last year in ...

A team of archaeologists has discovered an ancient labyrinthine system of tunnels hidden beneath the Peruvian city of Cusco, a former Inca stronghold nestled in the Andes mountains. The tunnel ...

This is believed to be the first ... Discovery of 'Punk' and 'Emo' Fossils Challenges Our Understanding of Ancient Molluscs Jan. 8, 2025 — Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and ...

An ancient Roman statue of Athena, unseen for almost 300 years, is resurfacing in Chicago ... including those of art history, restoration practices, and gender studies.” Now known as the ...

An exhibition at the Hammer Museum shows why. By Siddhartha Mitter A jury found them guilty of conspiring as part of a crew to steal art, sports memorabilia and artifacts from smaller museums.

Graffiti, often dismissed as mere vandalism, has a rich history that mirrors humanity's enduring desire for expression and identity. From ancient cave paintings to contemporary protest art, graffiti ...