Episodes

  • Earliest Fishing Operation Found in Central America, Dating to 2,000 BC | Ancient Origins
    Nov 24 2024
    Researchers recently discovered the most ancient fishing operation ever found in Central America in the wetlands of Belize, dating back to around 2,000 BC.
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    5 mins
  • Oldest Statement of Christian Faith (Jesus is God) Found In Israeli Prison | Ancient Origins
    Nov 24 2024
    A mosaic declaring ‘Jesus is God,’ found beneath Megiddo Prison in Israel, will be going on display at the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. in 2025.
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    5 mins
  • The Gruesome Goat’s Tongue: Greatest Torture of All Time? | Ancient Origins
    Nov 24 2024
    Goat’s tongue torture is one of history’s most bizarre punishments, turning an innocent animal into an agent of excruciating pain and humiliation.
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    3 mins
  • Church Built by Roman Emperor Justinian I Excavated in Aquileia, Italy | Ancient Origins
    Nov 23 2024
    Excavations in Aquileia, Italy at the site of an ancient Roman city unearthed the ruins of a sixth-century basilica built by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I.
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    6 mins
  • Shocking 2,000-Year-Old Fig Find Opens New Chapter in Ireland’s History | Ancient Origins
    Nov 23 2024
    A 2,000-year-old charred fig found in North Dublin has revealed an unknown aspect of Ireland’s ancient trade with the Roman Empire and a taste for exotic foods!
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    3 mins
  • 65,000-year-old Neanderthal Glue Factory Discovered in Gibraltar | Ancient Origins
    Nov 22 2024
    A recent discovery in Gibraltar has unveiled one of the most advanced manufacturing sites of the ancient world: a Neanderthal tar distillation oven dating back
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    3 mins
  • New Study of Balearic Island Bronze Age Swords Reveals Complex Origins | Ancient Origins
    Nov 22 2024
    The unique craftsmanship of Late Bronze Age swords from the Balearic Islands is revealed, blending local and foreign influences in ceremonial design.
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    6 mins
  • Europe’s Highest Petroglyphs Found in Lombardy, Italy | Ancient Origins
    Nov 22 2024
    Europe’s highest petroglyphs, dating to the Bronze Age, have been discovered in Lombardy, Italy, at over 3,000 meters. Learn about this historic find.
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    4 mins