5 Classic Authors who Inspired America’s Founders | Ancient Origins

The Mystery Behind What Killed Botticelli’s Muse: Has a 550‑year‑old Medical Case Been Solved? | Ancient Origins

New research suggests Botticelli’s muse Simonetta Vespucci may have died from pituitary tumour apoplexy, not the previously suspected tuberculosis

24 Mummies with “Gold Tongues” and “False Doors” Found in Egypt

Archaeologists excavating an ancient Egyptian necropolis discovered 24 mummies with gold tongues and rare false doors, revealing remarkable new evidence of beliefs in the afterlife and funerary rituals.

Rare Iron Shackles Reveal Celtic Slave Trade Hub in Ancient Gaul | Ancient Origins

Rare 2,300-year-old Celtic iron shackles found in Allonnes, France, shedding light on the brutal reality of Celtic slavery and Iron Age social hierarchy in ancient Gaul.

First Known Maya Mathematician's Name Decoded After 1,200 Years

Archaeologists have deciphered the name of the first known Maya mathematician and astronomer from a 1,200-year-old inscription discovered at Xultun, Guatemala.

Photos: The Mystery of the Inca Children Frozen for 500 Years

Discover the mystery of the 500-year-old Inca child mummies of Llullaillaco, whose remarkably preserved remains reveal new insights into Inca religion, sacrifice, and life in the Andes.