Ancient origins

Significant evidence now exists that ancient cultures worldwide were all connected by a powerful religious symbol which I call the “GodSelf Icon,” that is especially conspicuous among the pyramid cultures.

Fascinating photos of our fascinating world that you don't see this every day.

A groundbreaking scientific discovery sheds light on the disappearance of Neanderthals and Denisovans, ancient human populations that once roamed Eurasia.

Our ancestors split from the Neanderthal family tree around 600,000 years ago and developed modern characteristics about 250,000 years ago

Step into the ancient world of Mithraism and explore the enigmatic cult of Mithras with our comprehensive guide. Discover the history and mythology behind this secretive religion, from its origins in Persia to its spread throughout the Roman Empire. Learn about its rituals, beliefs, and iconography, and uncover the mysteries that have fascinated scholars and seekers for centuries.

Throughout our time on Earth, we humans have created some pretty cool stuff. However, since all of it can't possibly fit into our curriculum, most of us miss out on a lot of our heritage.

Humans have many half-Neanderthal, half-human ancestors. But none of those ancestors passed us Neanderthal Y-chromosomes. Now scientists think they know why.

The ancient people referred to as the Philistines have long been an enigma. Not much is known about them beyond biblical stories. However, archaeogeneticist Mic

The African Diaspora (fl. 600-1900) is the spread of people beyond Africa, mainly by way of the Arab and Western slave trade. The 18 million or so who left Africa have grown to more than 180 millio…