Rare English "Lamb of God" Coins Meant to Ward Off Vikings Found in Denmark | Ancient Origins
03/05/2026 | 4 min
Two rare Anglo-Saxon Lamb of God coins minted c.1009 to stop Viking raids were found in Denmark — worn as pendants by the very Vikings they were meant to repel.
Ancient Venus Revealed: Rare Roman Find Emerges Beneath Bodiam Castle | Ancient Origins
03/05/2026 | 3 min
Discover the rare 2nd-century Roman Venus figurine unearthed during excavations at Bodiam Castle, revealing ancient religious practices and ties to the Roman navy.
Rare Imperial Purple Cloth Discovered in Roman Infant Burials in York | Ancient Origins
02/05/2026 | 3 min
Discover the rare Tyrian purple cloth found in Roman infant burials in York, revealing new insights into the wealth and mourning practices of Roman Britain.
Startling Revelations at El Castillo at Chichén Itzá: A Monumental Maya Calendar | Ancient Origins
02/05/2026 | 5 min
A new study has revealed the true extent of the function of El Castillo pyramid at Chichén Itzá as a year-round Maya astronomical calendar, marking equinoxes, solstices, and zenith passages with remarkable precision.
Elaborately Crafted Gold Brooch Uncovered in Denmark | Ancient Origins
01/05/2026 | 3 min
Discover the rare 1,500-year-old elaborately crafted gold brooch found in Denmark, offering insights into the Late Germanic Iron Age elite and ancient metalworking.
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