[NEW VIDEO] There have been many theories proposing exactly where the Huns came from, what people they are descended from, and what language they spoke. Do we have a better idea now of their origins? I go over the latest scientific research here. Click to watch=> youtu.be/niMubrneHf8

[NEW VIDEO] Many people think that the general collapse of Maya urban culture was universal. They couldn't be more wrong. In this one, we look at cities that survived for hundreds of more years. Click to watch=> youtu.be/OAjiKtWFBHM

[NEW VIDEO] I count down the ten biggest antiquities crimes that got busted this past year. Click here to watch=> youtu.be/4HhuvAux9c4

[NEW VIDEO] For a long time, people thought that ancient Maya society was relatively peaceful, in contrast to that of the Aztecs. When these murals were found, people were shocked. See them up close here and in person here => youtu.be/P6pebqAkZFY

[NEW VIDEO] The top ten new discoveries that show that certain technologies were developed earlier than supposed. No woo. Watch here: youtu.be/_DY9cTWakcM

[NEW VIDEO] In my recent trip to Mexico, probably my favorite site was Yaxchilan, a city that hardly gets visited, because it is not easy to get to. But boy, was it worth the effort! Give this video a watch and let me know what you think! => youtu.be/-Upqi5J3Cno

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[NEW VIDEO] Why did the Egyptians not have an "Iron Age" when all their neighbors did? I dive into this question in the latest episode of Ancient Mysteries. Click to watch => youtu.be/0j05ixOulV0

[NEW VIDEO] We explore a city unlike any other in the Maya world, where they built in brick, instead of stone. Why is that? What exactly does a Maya brick city look like anyway? Find out here. youtu.be/YYPIpwncp6M

[NEW VIDEO] There is so much about the OLMECS that you don't hear about. This video tries to rectify that problem. Watch here => youtu.be/0Djq40CrS3E

[NEW VIDEO] Ten mind-blowing ancient inscriptions unveiled this past year. Watch now=> youtu.be/-mLK7UULT2A

[NEW VIDEO] Con artists abound in this overview of the most interesting scams of the year. Give it a watch => youtu.be/jDjTZn31usY

[NEW VIDEO] Why has “alternative archaeology” become a dead end instead of a path to discovery? And why do these beliefs so often become part of a person’s identity? I offer my thoughts here => youtu.be/4uvD30xw_ZY

A sophisticated rotary drill from Egypt's Predynastic Period has been identified among artifacts discovered at Badari. It is the earliest example of this technology found so far. buff.ly/3re3WVT

[NEW VIDEO] In this age of advanced technology, newer tools get employed in the quest to understand the ancient past. My new video goes over the latest advancements. Check it out => youtu.be/3W7cwTfhlt0

[NEW VIDEO] Come with me down into the depths of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings to learn how the Egyptians tried to conquer death. Click here=> youtu.be/7iFQ7JLpiO0

[NEW VIDEO] So many amazing discoveries this past year. Click here to see my top 20 picks => youtu.be/e4u_1KcHR9A

If you love ancient history and have always wanted to visit the fabulous ruins of Rome, or the Etruscan countryside, or the Nuragic towers of Sardinia, consider joining me for an adventure you will never forget. adeptexpeditions.com/tours/italy-...

[NEW VIDEO] What might we have to look forward to this coming year? Here are my picks for the most anticipated archaeology projects of 2026! Click here to watch => youtu.be/i0W-XOPRtNg

Get a T-shirt to annoy the fantasy archaeologists. The Pyramids - 100% Egyptian Made. Makes a great gift too! worldofantiquity.dashery.com/products/841...

[NEW VIDEO] What incorrect assumptions about ancient history did we have to retract this year? Find out in my latest video, 10 Ancient History Myths Busted in 2025. Click here to watch=> youtu.be/X035QqagO00

This vid has been out a couple of weeks, but I didn't get a chance to announce it, since I was traveling. In this one, I examine claims made by fantasy-archaeology proponents about the Smithsonian. Give it a watch=> youtu.be/KZivcQ98I9g

[NEW VIDEO] Have you ever wondered what an Egyptian temple looked like when it was new? In this video, I show you restoration work done on a temple that brings back the original colors, and it is amazing! => youtu.be/0TVH-IRsItA

[NEW VIDEO] Think the past is polite? Think again. I spent a year tracking the creepiest discoveries. Evidence of ritual, violence, and beliefs that will give you the willies. Click here to watch, if you dare=> youtu.be/PFV1Cv-Njmc

[NEW VIDEO] In a desert wasteland stand the remains of a massive monument built before the pyramids, the first major monumental construction of the Egyptians. The site is off limits to tourists, but guess who went there and got some video of it? This guy. Click here to watch=> youtu.be/MiEkedoaokI

[NEW VIDEO] One of the greatest of the surviving ancient temples of Egypt is the one at EDFU. In this new video, I look into the origins of this much-talked about ancient monument. Click here to watch=> youtu.be/hB6HvgHfjJE

At 2pm ET today, I will be going live to share the most interesting archaeological and ancient historical finds of the month, and answer viewer questions. Come join the fun! youtube.com/live/DPUekur...

This Sunday, I go into the deepest recesses of Edfu Temple. Stay tuned! youtube.com/shorts/WIEPQ...

Ancient art has suggested that brown bears were among the animals that gladiators fought back in Roman times, but a scientific research team working in Serbia has now found direct evidence of this in bones. buff.ly/gDXBi9U

Scientists have found evidence that the same bacterium that caused the famous Black Death also was the source of the more ancient Plague of Justinian that ravaged the Eastern Roman Empire between 541 and 750 CE. buff.ly/F4OnDFX

[NEW VIDEO] This is an ancient piece that has always fascinated me, so I did some research, and this is what I found => youtu.be/sMWVuLqBj0A

[NEW VIDEO] In this countdown, we explore the Top 10 Ancient Underwater Discoveries of the Past Year, from shipwrecks packed with cargo to submerged ports, statues, and even a stone bridge that rewrites history. Watch now=> youtu.be/gXaul39qw6Q

[NEW VIDEO] [NEW VIDEO] In the south of Egypt, on a bend of the Nile lies one of Egypt’s strangest temples: Kom Ombo. Built for two opposing gods, it sits beside catacombs filled with 300 mummified crocodiles. Watch my latest Antiquities Explorer adventure here=> youtu.be/-OWONUzzzdA

In a video coming in a few days, I take you through the ancient temple of Kom Ombo in Egypt. Around every corner is a fascinating piece of history to examine. Here's a little taste. youtube.com/shorts/DJRnc...

An elite residence (possibly a palace) has been discovered at site of Licapa in northern Peru. The structure belongs to the Moche culture and dates to the 7th century CE. buff.ly/mTqzpae

[NEW VIDEO] Did the Roman kings actually exist? A new episode of Ancient Mysteries dives into the topic. Check it out => youtu.be/VOJ4dZ-ag00

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In just 30 minutes, I will be going live to discuss the latest archaeological and ancient historical discoveries and to answer your questions. Come and join us! youtube.com/live/AdSe59R...

A huge Lydian palace dating back to the 8th century BCE has been found at the site of ancient Sardis in western Turkey. buff.ly/L79kulF

One way to find out. youtube.com/shorts/eXtfs...

New research has indicated that the population of the Maya during the Late Classic period (600-900 CE) was between 9.5 and 16 million, much greater than previously thought. buff.ly/q1hkia3

[NEW VIDEO] Ten academic controversies that lit up ancient history this past year. Watch now=> youtu.be/DrJ6OGMZ3NQ

It is often difficult for archaeologists to find the ancient name of a settlement they are working on. But in one of those rare cases, archaeologists working at the Urartian site of Korzut Fortress in Turkey have discovered an inscription identifying the site as Haldi Patari. buff.ly/t8mCLcD

A new research study analyzing the Shroud of Turn, which some people believe to be the burial shroud of Jesus, indicates that the impression of a person made on the shroud did not come from a real person, but rather a low-relief sculpture. buff.ly/ZHrCbrd

[NEW VIDEO] A deep investigation into the Colossi of Memnon, a pair of colossal statues found in Luxor, Egypt, which have raised questions about who made them and how they were transported to their present location. youtu.be/0hqgoEMYSXU

A 4,400-year-old Sumerian tablet, which had been tucked away in the archives for more than a hundred years, has recently been translated in full, and it revealed a myth we had not known before, featuring the gods Enlil, Ishkur, and Fox. buff.ly/QYxSJLZ

It's a World of Antiquity/Dig It with Raven team-up! Check out our new collab video about the enigmatic Lycurgus Cup, a Roman era masterpiece that changes color based on the light. How did they do it? Did they have advanced technology? Watch now. youtu.be/TOUz9xzXgao?...

Sometimes with all the hate I get, I wonder if my videos are doing any good. But then I get comments like these that make it all worth it.

Super excited! 🎉 In November (3 – 18, 2025) I’m heading back to Mexico—this time for a deep-dive expedition through the lands of the Olmecs, Zapotecs, Maya, Classic Veracruz, and the mysterious builders of Teotihuacán. And I am inviting you to come along with me.

[NEW VIDEO] Lifted from the depths of Lake Nasser, the ruins on Philae and New Kalabsha island will blow you away. Join us as we explore these fabulous temples of long ago => youtu.be/i2IQhzSPn38?...