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Ancient Egypt
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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, our view is that there exists countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained .

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St. Peter’s Basilica’s “painted” altarpieces are actually vast mosaics. In this, the 400th year of the basilica's construction, we deep dive into their secrets, their makers, and why the Vatican chose mosaic over canvas.

A startling theory claims the Ark of the Covenant is hidden on the island of Malaita in the Solomon Islands, brought there by ancient Israelites. Local traditions and cultural clues fuel the extraordinary claim.

Deep within the hieroglyphic texts of ancient Egypt lies a medical mystery that could rewrite our understandi

Scientists have created Neanderthal mini brains to better understand the differences between humans and Neanderthals.

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Robin Whitlock
Author, Ancient Origins article on the discovery
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Episode: 16th Century mass grave linked to campaign of Michael the Brave discovered in Romania | Ancient Origins
Kholoud Mohamed Shawky
Alexandria-based classicist and scarab expert
Alexandria, Egypt
Episode: The Sacred Scarab: Khepri, the Afterlife, and Eternal Return | Ancient Origins
Richard Marenka
Presenter/interviewer and researcher
Museum/Academic context referenced in interview
Episode: The Sacred Scarab: Khepri, the Afterlife, and Eternal Return | Ancient Origins
Dr. Benjamin B. Alshan
Professor, ret. of philosophy, the history and philosophy of science and technology, and design at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
University of the Arts in Philadelphia
Episode: The Roots Of Catoptromancy in Ancient Persian and Central American Sources | Ancient Origins
Deborah Hamill
Classicist and historian who wrote about the Battle of Argenusi.
Episode: Researchers locate Submerged Lost Ancient City where Athens and Sparta Fought a Battle | Ancient Origins
Les Traeger
A retired lawyer with an interest in 13th to 17th European maps, author of 'Ancient Explorers and their Amazing Maps'.
New York Map Society, Washington Map Society, Explorers Club
Episode: 16th-Century Maps Reveal 1800 BC Ice Free Greenland And Antarctica | Ancient Origins
Jason Jarrell
Investigative historian and avocational archaeologist
paradigmcollision.com
Episode: The Cult of the Dead in Prehistoric America | Ancient Origins
Sarah Farmer
Investigative historian and avocational archaeologist
paradigmcollision.com
Episode: The Cult of the Dead in Prehistoric America | Ancient Origins
Ben Lewis
British journalist who discussed the case
Episode: Kim Kardashian Unwittingly Helped Find Stolen Nedjemankh Sarcophagus | Ancient Origins

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The Sacred Scarab: Khepri, the Afterlife, and Eternal Return | Ancient Origins
Q: Could you tell us about examples of scarabs and notable instances from the collection you study?
Kholoud Shawky explains that scarabs were produced from many materials, with glazed steatite being the common medium, mass-produced by the Middle Kingdom and used primarily as seals or amulets; many featured royal names, deities, and inscriptions, and they circulated widely across the Eastern Mediterranean and Mesopotamia.
A Journey Into Chattanooga's Ghostly Supernatural Underground | Ancient Origins
Q: Can you tell us about Reed House and Room 311?
Room 311 is famously haunted by Annalisa Nethilli and is known for its intriguing history and ghost sightings linked to past tragedies.
A Journey Into Chattanooga's Ghostly Supernatural Underground | Ancient Origins
Q: What are some of the places you visit on your tour?
The Murder and Mayhem tour includes various notable haunted locations in downtown Chattanooga, as well as stops like the Reed House and Citizen Cemetery.
A Journey Into Chattanooga's Ghostly Supernatural Underground | Ancient Origins
Q: How did you get into ghosts, murder, and mayhem?
After retiring from law, Amy Petulla decided to explore the ghost tourism potential of Chattanooga, as she and her children had always enjoyed ghost tours in other cities.
We Decoded the Oldest Genetic Data from an Egyptian – Here’s What it Told Us | Ancient Origins
Q: What made our study unusual?
We were able to sequence a surprisingly well-preserved genome from a region where ancient DNA rarely survives, aided by the unique burial conditions of the individual.

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Content centers around historical discoveries and revelations that highlight ancient societies and their practices. Recent discussions have comprised excavations revealing fascinating insights into judicial punishments during the Renaissance, strategies of ancient African societies in managing pandemics, and archaeological findings showcasing the intricacies of Neolithic customs, like body piercings. Each episode frequently explores methodologies in archaeology that unveil hidden pieces of history, including the use of advanced imaging techniques to recover ancient texts and artifacts. The overall narrative is underscored by a commitment to uncover uncovering the lost chapters of human history and the tools we use to piece together our coll... more

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