New Research Details 10,000 Years of Dietary Inequality in Europe

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.

Lost Church of the First Council of Nicaea Emerges Beneath Iznik Basilica | Ancient Origins

An incredible discovery for Christianity - archaeological findings in İznik, Turkey, reveal the possible remains of the church where the First Council of Nicaea was held in 325 AD.

Medieval DNA Overturns “Family Grave” Assumption in Swedish Cemeteries

Ancient DNA from a medieval Swedish cemetery reveals that neighboring graves were rarely close relatives, overturning long-held assumptions about family burial traditions.

Hadrian’s Latrines Reveal the Secrets of Millennial Roman Concrete Durability | Ancient Origins

New research on a latrine at Hadrian's Villa reveals how mineralized carbonates and calcite crystals contributed to the millennial durability of Roman concrete.

Claim Over Medieval Queen Tamar's Lost Tomb Puts Turkey's Posof in Focus | Ancient Origins

A local claim in Posof, Turkey, suggests Queen Tamar's lost tomb may lie in the Kesikkayalar caves. A 2024 archaeological survey found medieval remains — but is it just local folklore?