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Gary Manners

Gary is an editor and content manager for Ancient Origins. He has a BA in Politics and Philosophy from the University of York and a Diploma in Marketing from CIM. He has worked in education, the educational sector, social work and personal development. Gary has an interest in societies and social order, people’s values and social structures and generally how societies work. He has experienced life in several types of social order, from Liberal Western Democracy (mainly), to Socialist, Communist and even a Buddhist lifestyle in China.

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Pilgrims Going to Church, oil on canvas painting by George Henry Boughton, 1867. Source: New-York Historical Society/Public Domain

29 May, 2024 - 00:47 Gary Manners

Early English Settlers in North America Consumed Indigenous Dogs for Survival

The first English settlers in North America, struggling to survive during the harsh early years of colonization, resorted to consuming indigenous dogs. Recent archaeological discoveries in Jamestown...

Humans and Neanderthals started breeding together 47,000 years ago. Source: Gorodenkoff/Adobe Stock

28 May, 2024 - 00:50 Gary Manners

Geneticists Think Neanderthals and Sapiens Started Breeding 47,000 Years Ago

Most people alive today carry traces of genes inherited from Neanderthals, indicating a complex history of interbreeding between modern humans and their now extinct cousins. But when exactly we first...

Aerial image of the excavations at Kültepe Kanesh, Anatolia. Source: Keyseri Provincial Directorate of Culture & Tourism

27 May, 2024 - 17:57 Gary Manners

Oldest Start-up? First Company in Anatolia Founded 4000 Years Ago

An extraordinary discovery in Kültepe has shed light on the ancient origins of commerce in Anatolia. A 4000-year-old cuneiform tablet reveals that the first company in the region was founded by a...

Votive offering of obsidian knives discovered at Tlatelolco site, Mexico City.

26 May, 2024 - 19:21 Gary Manners

Knife Offering Like No Other Discovered in the Great Basement of Tlatelolco

R esearchers have unearthed a very special votive offering in the ‘Great Basement’ of Tlatelolco, Mexico City. The offering was discovered inside a stone box or cist and includes a large collection...

A 4,500-year-old dugout canoe found in Lake Mendota. Source: Wisconsin Historical Society

25 May, 2024 - 12:48 Gary Manners

11 Ancient Canoes at Lake Mendota Reveal Wisconsin's Early Civilizations

Archaeologists from the Wisconsin Historical Society have unearthed up to 11 ancient canoes at the bottom of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, offering new insights into the region’s early...

Reconstruction of Amenhotep II. Source: Cicero Moraes

17 May, 2024 - 14:54 Gary Manners

Unveiling the Face of Amenhotep III: The 'Richest Man Who Ever Lived'

Amenhotep III, one of the greatest pharaohs of ancient Egypt, reigned during the height of Egypt's power 3,400 years ago. Known for his unparalleled wealth and grand architectural achievements,...

Archaeologists recording the previously found Bronze age cist burial at the Whitehorse Hill site. Source: Courtesy of Dartmoor National Park Authority via Devon Live

14 May, 2024 - 15:00 Gary Manners

Potential Bronze Age Burial Chamber Discovered on Dartmoor

What appears to be a Bronze Age burial chamber has been unearthed on Dartmoor, promising to deepen our understanding of Devon's ancient history. This discovery, potentially dating back 4,000 years,...

Gold torc stolen from Ely Museum, Cambridgeshire, UK. Source: © Trustees of the British Museum

9 May, 2024 - 22:57 Gary Manners

Priceless Bronze Age Treasures Stolen from Ely Museum

In a distressing turn of events, the Ely Museum in England has been the victim of a daring theft that resulted in the loss of invaluable Bronze Age artifacts. The theft, which occurred in the early...

Left; Ogham script on Bambie Thug cheek, Middle; translation, Right; Ogham stone found in Coventry. Source: Left, center; Reddit Right; The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

8 May, 2024 - 22:55 Gary Manners

Ogham Script Not Only Found on Eurovision Contestants Bambie Thug

Bambie Thug have kicked up a storm for having a Palestinian protest message hidden in plain sight during their performances in the run up to the Eurovision final this Saturday. The messages were...

Left; Charles Darwin, Right; Tucker Carlson. Source: Left; Julius Jääskeläinen/CC BY 2.0 Right; Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2-0

26 April, 2024 - 17:47 Gary Manners

Does Tucker Carlson Have A Point About the Theory of Evolution?

In a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," Tucker Carlson made controversial statements regarding Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, suggesting that there is "no evidence" to support the...

The ancient Mesoamerican board game ‘Patolli’ board from Ancient Origins. Source: Ancient Origins

24 April, 2024 - 14:45 Gary Manners

Reviving Patolli: The Ancient Mesoamerican Game of Strategy and Fortune

Patolli, an ancient game of strategy and chance, once captivated the minds and hearts of Mesoamerica. It is one of the oldest games known in the Americas, with evidence for it being found in cultures...

Left; Bust of Greek Philosopher Plato. Right; the carbonized Herculaneum papyri being studied. Source: Left; CC BY-SA 4.0, Right; Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

23 April, 2024 - 22:22 Gary Manners

Plato’s Final Resting Place in Athens Revealed!

The revolutionary scanning and study of the Herculaneum papyri has revealed remarkable new details about the philosopher Plato, including the precise location of his burial. This significant...

A handful of the medieval coin hoard found in Visingsö, Sweden Source: Jönköping County Museum

23 April, 2024 - 14:45 Gary Manners

Sensational Silver Discovery on Visingsö Alters Medieval Coin History

In an extraordinary archaeological find, at a medieval graveyard at Brahekyrkan on Visingsö island, Sweden, has yielded around 170 silver coins dating back to the mid-12th century, casting new light...

Left; Carved pendant plaque of a human head from the burial. Right; Jade Mask in fragments. Source: C. Halperin/Antiquity

18 April, 2024 - 14:23 Gary Manners

Ritual Burning of Royal Remains Marked Maya Regime Change

Researchers in Guatemala have unearthed fascinating evidence of a dramatic ritual burning of royal remains, pointing to a significant political shift in the ancient Maya city of Ucanal. This find not...

left; the recently excavated Greek-Illyrian helmet, Right; archaeologists extracting the helmet at the site. Source: Dubrovnik Museums

17 April, 2024 - 17:45 Gary Manners

2,500-Year-Old Greek-Illyrian Helmet Discovered in Croatia

Archaeologists in Croatia have recently made a significant discovery on the Pelješac Peninsula, unearthing a Greek-Illyrian helmet that dates back to the 6th century BC. This find is the second such...

Alan Baxter with his detecting equipment. Source: Alan Baxter

11 April, 2024 - 14:17 Gary Manners

The Carrot Patch Hoard: A Detectorist's Dream Comes True

In a fortunate turn of events, a routine carrot harvest in Fife, Scotland, led to the remarkable discovery of a hoard of ancient coins dating back 500 years. Alan Baxter, a 44-year-old detectorist...

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