The researchers methodically compared the designs they found on ancient cylinder seals with known proto-cuneiform signs. The ...

The Memor Museum in New York City officially unveiled its much-anticipated exhibition Sanxingdui Encounter with a lively opening ceremony on Thursda ...

New research reveals that the sounds from the mysterious Aztec death whistle has an "aversive" and "scary" impact on the ...

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New research by a team at the University of York suggests the pierced ears on Tutankhamun's burial mask were originally for female or young royalty. This adds to the ongoing debate regarding the ...

In a groundbreaking discovery that’s turning the world of linguistics and archaeology upside down, researchers from Johns ...

Discover the Aztec Death Whistle: a haunting artifact with a scream-like sound, rich in history and psychological intrigue.

America's most controversial meridian 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 ...

America's most controversial meridian 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 ...

The mysterious Aztec "death whistles" have fascinated researchers with their eerie, terrifying effect they have on the ...

A mysterious 2,000-year-old mug has revealed evidence of a bizarre liquid concoction used in ancient Egyptian rituals.