The Theft of the Ghent Altarpiece
Early on the morning of 11 April 1934 the sacristan of St Bavo’s Cathedral in Ghent stumbled on a crime scene. The Ghent Altarpiece –
Roman Elites Alone Wore Tyrian Purple, Maintaining Social Hierarchy
In addition to laws regulating clothing and luxury items, ancient European societies also implemented sumptuary laws on food consumption. For example, in medieval England and
Suleiman the Magnificent's Journey from Life to Death
The reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, spanning 46 years, reshaped the Ottoman Empire through both conquest and unconventional personal choices. Unlike his predecessors, Suleiman pursued
Ronald Reagan’s European Tour | History Today
On 6 June 1984 American audiences watched Ronald Reagan deliver his address on the 40th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy. Speaking at Pointe du Hoc,
Temple of the Emperors Uncovered in the Roman Agora at Nicopolis
In the autumn of 2023, archaeologists began an exciting project to uncover the ancient marketplace, or ‘Agora’ of Nicopolis in Greece. What they uncovered far
Human Origins: Beyond a Single Cradle of Humankind
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
Early English Settlers in North America Consumed Indigenous Dogs for Survival
The first English settlers in North America, struggling to survive during the harsh early years of colonization, resorted to consuming indigenous dogs. Recent archaeological discoveries
11 Ancient Canoes at Lake Mendota Reveal Wisconsin’s Early Civilizations
Archaeologists from the Wisconsin Historical Society have unearthed up to 11 ancient canoes at the bottom of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, offering new insights
The Pirate Who Became the First Natural Scientist – and Loved Coconuts (Video)
William Dampier, a pirate with a penchant for coconuts, led a life that epitomized the duality of adventure and exploration. Born in 1651, his early