2,000-Year-Old Liubo Game Boards Found in Han Dynasty Tombs in China | Ancient Origins

Roman Camp Connected to Suppression of the Ceretani Revolt Found | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists have uncovered a Roman military camp in Cerdanya linked to the suppression of the Ceretani revolt in 39 BC, with inscribed sling bullets identifying the forces of Governor Domitius Calvinus.

Exploring the Anonymous Human Figures in Kyushu's Decorated Tombs | Ancient Origins

Explore the fascinating role of anonymous human figures in Kyushu's decorated tombs from the Late Kofun period, revealing ancient Japanese beliefs about death and collective identity.

British Vial of Smallpox Scabs Triggered the Devastating 1789 Outbreak among Indigenous Australians | Ancient Origins

The source of the 1789 smallpox outbreak that devastated the Indigenous population in Australia has been widely debat

3,400-Year-Old Gold Diadems from Cyprus Blend Four Ancient Cultures | Ancient Origins

A new study reveals how 3,400-year-old gold diadems from Cyprus blended Egyptian, Minoan, Mycenaean, and Near Eastern art into a unique local style.

Rare Roman Villa, Baths, and Striking Mosaic Uncovered in Devon | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists in Devon, England have uncovered a rare Roman villa featuring a stunning polychrome mosaic, an elaborate bathhouse, and high-status artifacts.