Tiny Artifact Found in Kent Shakes Up Sutton Hoo Helmet's Origin Story | Ancient Origins

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

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.

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

Discover the 2,000-year-old Liubo game boards found in Han Dynasty tombs in Xi'an, China. Learn about this ancient Chinese board game and its archaeological significance.

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