Straddling both Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a bustling, sprawling metropolis of over 15 million people. Formerly known as Constantinople, the ancient center of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires was one of the most important… Read More "The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit"
AncientPages.com – Neanderthals, the closest cousins of modern humans, lived in parts of Europe and Asia until their extinction some 30,000 years ago. Genetic studies are revealing ever more about the links between modern humans… Read More "Modern Human DNA Contains Bits From All Over The Neanderthal Genome – Except The Y Chromosome. What Happened?"
Try these delicious, quick, and easy ultimate breakfast tacos for any time of day. They’re rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. This recipe for the ultimate breakfast tacos includes a flexible template to make… Read More "Ultimate Breakfast Tacos | Nutrition Stripped"
Recent archaeological research on the D35 Plotiště-Sadová highway in the Czech Republic has unveiled an extraordinary long barrow, shedding light on the funerary practices of the Eneolithic period. Located at the border of the villages… Read More "Monumental Long Barrow Burial Discovered in the Czech Republic"
Ranch weekend at @carmelvranch 🫏🌳 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Carmel Valley Ranch #hosted us for the coziest getaway! We had a picnic with donkeys, rode in “Monster Trucks” (four wheelers) to visit the cows and goats at The Corral,… Read More "10 Places to Visit in Europe in Summer to Avoid the Crowds • The Blonde Abroad"
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 – a vast polyptych, painted by Hubert and Jan van Eyck… Read More "The Theft of the Ghent Altarpiece"
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Scientists have discovered that Vikings occasionally carried useless decorative swords that could not be used as real weapons. It seems odd that a Viking warrior would bother to go around with… Read More "Why Did Vikings Carry Decorative Swords That Were Useless In Combat?"
Minty Spring Pea Dip – Nutrition Stripped
This Minty Spring Pea Dip is a fun variation on classic hummus you have to try if you love traditional hummus. If you’re looking for a quick, simple, delicious, and light dip to make on… Read More "Minty Spring Pea Dip – Nutrition Stripped"
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,… Read More "Human Origins: Beyond a Single Cradle of Humankind"
Posted: 5/28/24 | May 28th, 2024 Located in Northern Italy, Bologna is considered one of the food capitals of Italy. And given Italy’s culinary reputation, that must be saying something. Food is what draws most… Read More "The Best Walking Tours in Bologna (Updated 2024)"