Medieval crimes ranged from the familiar—like theft and murder—to the distinctly unusual. One particularly notable crime was the violation of…
The Kingdom of Judah, an ancient state established in the Southern Levant during the Iron Age, has long been a…
In 1518, Strasbourg witnessed one of the most unusual and deadly events in medieval Europe: a dance plague. It all…
We like to think that we know what the Second World War was fought for: freedom, democracy and the defeat…
Peter and Paul Wentworth were notable figures in Elizabethan England, remembered for their staunch defense of parliamentary privileges, in particular…
When taking stock of Richard III’s short reign, one of the positive developments cited by his modern-day supporters is his…
At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is…
Roman aqueducts were marvels of ancient engineering, supplying water to cities for public baths, fountains, and the homes of the…
Recent excavations at the famed archaeological site of Atapuerca (Sierra de Atapuerca) in northern Spain’s Burgos province unearthed the skeletal…
The Terracotta Army stands as one of the most significant archaeological finds, reflecting the grand ambitions and legacy of Emperor…