5 days ago · The Therapeutae are an ancient Jewish ascetic community, shrouded in mystery and truly obscure. Much of what we know about them comes from the writings of Philo of Alexandria, a …

These beings often served as cautionary figures, teaching moral lessons, explaining natural phenomena, or simply embodying the unknown. Below is a collection of ten weird and unsettling …

Explore the latest discoveries, legends, and forgotten histories from ancient civilizations. Dive into archaeology, mythology, lost knowledge, and the roots of humanity.

Ancient history is a time period from the beginning of writing and recorded human history through late antiquity. The span of recorded history is roughly 5,000 years, beginning with the development of …

Uncover the people, events, and cultures that laid the foundation for modern society—from Egyptian pharaohs, to legendary Roman emperors and beyond.

Dec 2, 2025 · From the powerful civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley, to the fearsome yet sophisticated society of the Vikings, the ancient world was a surprising and challenging …

Ancient Origins takes people on a journey to explore lost civilisations, sacred writings, ancient places, unexplained artefacts and scientific mysteries while it seeks to reconstruct and retell the story of our …

1 day ago · Researchers found evidence that suggests Neanderthals could make fire 400,000 years ago at an archaeological site near Suffolk in the United Kingdom. Jordan Mansfield / Pathways to Ancient …

Mammoths became extinct on mainland Alaska just under 12,000 years ago. Or at least that’s the current consensus. This timeline supports the argument that the arrival of humans at the end of the …

4 days ago · Discover Hebrew's origins in ancient Canaan, its evolution through biblical times, and how it became the only ancient language revived as a modern tongue.