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All the latest news about the ancient world. Curated, summarized, and sent to your inbox weekly.

Newsletter · By James Fleischmann · English · Paid tier available · Official site

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Sep 26, 2026
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Jul 4, 2026

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  1. Issue · Sep 26, 2026

    🧐 Ancient Beat #210: Peace, education, and the first intact burial contexts at Göbeklitepe (opens the original)

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    I recently got a kind message from one of you. In it, I learned that the Beat is an important part of this reader’s weekend breakfast routine. And that put a big smile on my face.So, friends, I’ll give you a moment to to collect everything you need to break your fast.For me it will be a crumpet and eggs… maybe. I’ve been talking for weeks about making crumpets for my wife and daughter. I’ve never made a crumpet before, but they’ve never eaten one… so if it goes south, they’ll be none the wiser.

  2. Issue · Sep 19, 2026

    🧐 Ancient Beat #209: Denisovans, lightning strikes, and Machu Picchu’s unknown infrastructure (opens the original)

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    Hi folks! Welcome to issue #209 of Ancient Beat. Let’s get right into it.Here’s the latest ancient news. 👇Subscribe nowRefer a friend for free access<a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.ancientbeat.com/p/ancient-beat-

  3. Issue · Sep 12, 2026

    🧐 Ancient Beat #208: Big rocks, psychoactive nuts, and the peopling of Ireland (opens the original)

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    Hello, friend — welcome to issue #208 of Ancient Beat.Here’s the latest ancient news. 👇Subscribe nowRefer a friend for free access<a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.ancientbeat.com/p/ancient-beat-208-big-rocks-psych

  4. Issue · Sep 5, 2026

    🧐 Ancient Beat #207: Rituals, hoards, and hips (opens the original)

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    Hey hey! Welcome to issue #207 of Ancient Beat.Here’s the latest ancient news. 👇Subscribe nowRefer a friend for free access<a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://www.ancientbeat.com/p/ancient-beat-207-rituals-hoards-and?utm_sourc

  5. Issue · Aug 29, 2026

    🧐 Ancient Beat #206: Cryptic markings, astronomical sanctuaries, and lots of statues (opens the original)

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    This is a good day, friends. Let’s make the most of it.If you’d like to kick it off with some spicy ancient tidbits, you’re in the right place.This is issue #206 of Ancient Beat. Here’s the latest ancient news. 👇Subscribe nowRefer a friend for free access</span

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