The Plague That Made People Dance Themselves to Death (Video)
In 1518, Strasbourg witnessed one of the most unusual and deadly events in medieval Europe: a dance plague. It all began when a woman named
Radical Conservatives and the Federal Union
We like to think that we know what the Second World War was fought for: freedom, democracy and the defeat of Germany and the evils
The Wentworth Brothers: Defenders of Free Speech
Peter and Paul Wentworth were notable figures in Elizabethan England, remembered for their staunch defense of parliamentary privileges, in particular the protection of free speech.
Richard III and Kingly Justice for All?
When taking stock of Richard III’s short reign, one of the positive developments cited by his modern-day supporters is his extension of kingly justice to
Who Were the Mysterious Toltecs? (Video)
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
How Did Roman Aqueducts Work? (Video)
Roman aqueducts were marvels of ancient engineering, supplying water to cities for public baths, fountains, and the homes of the elite. The engineering involved in
850,000-Year-Old Remains of Archaic Human Unearthed at Atapuerca, Spain
Recent excavations at the famed archaeological site of Atapuerca (Sierra de Atapuerca) in northern Spain’s Burgos province unearthed the skeletal remains of an individual who
The Captivating History of the Terracotta Army (Video)
The Terracotta Army stands as one of the most significant archaeological finds, reflecting the grand ambitions and legacy of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. It is
Interrail: The Trans Europe Express
It’s 1972, you are in your late teens, and you see a poster at your local railway station which promises one month of unlimited train
National Spirit and the 1900 Olympics
This year’s Paris Olympics are the third to be held in the city – where the decision was made in 1894 to revive this ancient