Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, a Canadian-owned mining project threatens the way of life of local Indigenous communities.

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 content with the story as it stands, ...

From ancient cave paintings to contemporary protest art, graffiti has evolved into a powerful medium for social commentary and change. The roots of graffiti can be traced back to prehistoric times, ...

Athens was the cultural and intellectual center of ancient Greece, known for the first democracy, the great philosophers Socrates and Plato, the Parthenon and the monumental Phidias sculptures on the ...

As a volcanic eruption darkened the sun roughly 4,900 years ago, a Stone Age culture sacrificed hundreds of decorated stone plaques to try to coax it back. A trove of engraved stones unearthed ...

Many mummies from ancient Egypt also have tattoos, as do remains from cultures around the world.

A team of archaeologists has discovered an ancient labyrinthine system of tunnels hidden beneath the Peruvian city of Cusco, a former Inca stronghold nestled in the Andes mountains. The tunnel ...

The ancient earthworks—giant geometric or anthropomorphic drawings in the land created thousands of years ago using stones and mounds of dirt—are primarily visible from the air and were ...

Charred by the flames of a funeral pyre, the Derveni Papyrus has proved to be a fascinating—and confounding—artifact Teresa Nowakowski Daily Correspondent The Derveni Papyrus, named for the ...

In the Dutch city of Eindhoven, students at the Metal Factory can earn a degree that includes mastering the art of growling. The three-year vocational study program, part of Summa College ...

The fascinating world of samurai sword making through the eyes of swordsman who has crafted many swords. This unique process blends tradition, precision, and skill as the swordsman uses age-old ...