Roman Shrine Dedicated to Minerva Discovered in Ancient Quarry | Ancient Origins

Ten years in the Med? The Hunt for the Real Odyssey Locations! | Ancient Origins

The famous Greek story of Odysseus and his Odyssey adventures could be entirely fantasy or it could be about real places, but where are these strange locations?

Legend Meets Archaeology at Scotland's Enigmatic Witch's Grave | Ancient Origins

The Witch's Grave towers over the slopes of Leaval (Layaval) above Loch Aisebhat in Scotland, where archaeology and

Ancient Egyptian Princesses Were Skilled Archers in the Middle Kingdom | Ancient Origins

A new study reveals that ancient Egyptian princesses from the Middle Kingdom were skilled archers, challenging assumptions about their roles and the weapons found in their tombs.

Archaeologists Just Identified the Mythical Hero Hidden in Calakmul's 2,000-Year-Old Mural | Ancient Origins

A mysterious warrior stood in swirling water, raising a spear with a commanding presence.

New Evidence of Odysseus: Was a Real Man Behind the Legend? | Ancient Origins

Was Odysseus real? Explore the archaeological evidence behind Homer's legendary hero, including a 2,400-year-old sanctuary on Ithaca dedicated to his worship.