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

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.

T. rex Tooth Marks Discovered on 66-Million-Year-Old Wyoming Fossils | Ancient Origins

A collection of fossilized dinosaur bones recently

5,000-Year-Old: Most Sophisticated Prehistoric Crystal Weapon Ever Found

A 5,000-year-old crystal dagger from Spain may be the most sophisticated prehistoric weapon ever discovered, revealing extraordinary Copper Age craftsmanship and technology.

1,600-Year-Old Christian Basilica Discovered Beneath Italian Fish Market

Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,600-year-old Christian basilica beneath a former fish market in Oderzo, Italy, revealing mosaics, burials, and Late Roman history.