Illuminations from St. Francis of Assisi: An Interview with Friar Daniel Quackenbush (in Assisi) | Ancient Origins

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.

The Final Ascent: New Study Reveals How the Inca Conducted Capacocha Sacrifices | Ancient Origins

A new CT scan study reveals the 500-year-old Boy of Cerro El Plomo died from a ritual blow to the head, not hypothermia, reshaping our understanding of the Inca Capacocha sacrifice.

Tyrannosaurus rex "Gus" Shatters Records, Becoming Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil Ever Sold | Ancient Origins

A 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton named Gus has sold for a record-breaking $50.1 million at Sotheby's, sparking debate among paleontologists.