Linguists and archaeologists have long argued about which group of ancient people spoke the original Indo-European language. A new study in the journal Nature throws a new theory into the fray.

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

The Worcester Art Museum (WAM) in Massachusetts concluded ... which suggest that they may have been stolen or looted. These two ancient Greek objects were Healey’s first finds.

There are a number of ancient accounts of Alexander's death, but most come from centuries later. The writers Plutarch (who lived circa A.D. 46 to 120) and Arrian (who lived circa A.D. 88 to 160 ...

Witness the transformation of a forgotten, rusty lantern into a beautifully restored piece. This restoration project brings new life to an old, weathered item, showcasing the process of cleaning ...

Archaeologists who spent years poring over images of stars and leaves have declared that a cluster of rock-art sites in Venezuela is the center of an ancient and previously unknown culture.

Alexander the Great is one of the most famous generals of the ancient world. By the age of 32 he had conquered a massive empire that stretched from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan. We know ...

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is very heavy on collectibles, but one of the most important ones to find are the Ancient Relics. There are 50 Ancient Relics hidden around the Vatican ...

This unique degree programme offers training in an unparalleled range of ancient languages and their associated history, culture and textual traditions. Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin ...

For more than a century, the ancient Indus script has mystified researchers. Left behind by the Indus Valley civilization, which emerged more than five millennia ago in present-day India and ...

It was like a ritual, something we did every year.” In the past, Sohrai art was simple, featuring circles, flowers, and tribal motifs. Over time, figurative elements inspired by ancient cave paintings ...

Ancient jewelry is up for auction at ... completely wearable despite their age — Solomon calls the jewelry “wearable art.” Some, however, have been or can be modified if they are not ...