# Ancient Origins — History on the Go

> App for history, archaeology, mystery, and science exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Stella Novus Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-origins/id885837968 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stella Novus Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/885837971)
- Category: Education, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.90/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-origins/id885837968/reviews.md

## What is Ancient Origins?

The Ancient Origins App for IOS puts history, archaeology, mystery, and science at your fingertips.

 

Redesigned for New & Existing Users.

 

Ancient Origins seeks to uncover what we believe is one of the most important pieces of knowledge we can acquire as human beings – our beginnings - and the multitude of anomalies and mysteries in humanity's past that deserve further examination. Come with us on a journey to explore lost civilizations, myths & legends, sacred writings, ancient places, unexplained artifacts, and scientific mysteries while we seek to discover the story of our beginnings.

 

App Features

- Get the very latest news regarding history and archaeology; amazing ancient discoveries being made daily across the globe

- Discover the most incredible archaeological findings ever made, including ancient shipwrecks, unexplained artifacts, long-forgotten cities, manuscripts that shed light on our ancient past and that have changed our view of the world

- Learn about the lives of indigenous people in remote parts of our world, who still follow the same traditions as their ancestors did thousands of years ago

- Join our active community of history buffs, mystery sleuths, and adventure-seekers

 

The app is all new! Users will enjoy:

- A brand-new experience with redesigned, easy-to-use interface

- Works with mobile and tablet devices

- New articles every day

- Premium articles available directly from the app. (Subscription required)

- Full and Free access to the content of Ancient Origins and Ancient Origins Premium

- The menu groups similar stories together so you can easily return to sections that interest you

- International coverage of current events and cultural stories

- Search functionality for our library of 12,000+ published articles

- Share articles through your favorite sharing platform

- Bookmark/save articles for later reading

 

Even more features for Premium Members:

- Access main Ancient Origins content with no ads directly through the app

- Access exclusive Premium membership content within the app

- Long reads; in-depth articles that reach into the heart of fascinating topics

- Search for articles in both the main and Premium sites

- Directly download and read your Premium eBooks through the app

- Watch exclusive On-Demand Webinars through the app

- Watch exclusive Expert Interviews through the app

- Comment directly on articles

 

Digital Magazines

- Free issue previews

- Read complete issues (Subscription required)

- Have access to all past issues

## Key features

- Latest history and archaeology news
- Discover ancient discoveries and artifacts
- Learn about indigenous traditions
- Access premium articles and eBooks
- Watch exclusive webinars and interviews
- Search over 12,000 articles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-origins/id885837968/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ugly. Too small font.

*2021-04-09, version 2.2*

The font size is sooooo small and there’s no option to change it.  And it links to weird pages. It’s really cumbersome to use. Y’all should just try again and scrap this junk. BYW I am a paying customer

### 5/5 — Great update

*2020-10-26, version 2.2*

This app is now really easy to navigate and a lot more pleasing to the eye. I’ve never had problems with it but now it’s not basic and really stands out.  Great content. Really interesting. Thanks

### 5/5 — I took a chance, so should you.

*2020-07-27, version 2.1*

I recently discovered their website & love it.
Decided to take a chance on this app due to the most recent review being positive.
Absolutely worth it!
Pages and especially images look fantastic on my phone.
There are two main sections, Latest or Most Read.
There are also several categories like Artifacts, Ancient Places, Unsolved, and more including one for Opinions.
It seems to me there are more articles available through the app, although that may just be due to how easy it is to browse compared to the website.
Previous 1 & 2 Star reviews had complained about excessive Ads.
The only Ads I have seen is a half inch tall static banner across the bottom of my screen.

### 5/5 — Great app so far

*2020-07-03, version 2.0*

Downloaded app in may of 2020 - obviously in spite of all the pretty negative reviews and honestly can’t understand where they all came from.  I have an iphone 11, and had this before a major update was dloaded and app has worked perfectly and seamlessly throughout.  Not sure if these are older fixed issues or some other angle is being put forth - but I would personally highly recommend this and have.  Articles are wide-ranging and interesting, can’t agree with comments that these are on an eighth grade level either.  At any rate, just my opinion but I’m very pleased overall.

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2020-04-04, version 1.18.43*

As others have mentioned, the articles are written at the middle school level and completely overlaid with advertisements. To the point where is nearly impossible to scroll down a single page before a redirect takes place.  The app is simply a tool for click-bait.

### 2/5 — VERY out of date app

*2019-06-29, version 1.18.43*

The app has not been updated in two years and it shows.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2019-01-03, version 1.18.43*

After I tapped on a story, notification about it setting cookies came up. I could not tap that I agree because an ad quickly came and overlapped preventing me from doing so. It tried collapsing the app, then bringing it up, no difference. Next, I deleted, then reinstalled the app. Worse yet, the entire screen went black after opening the app. After I collapsed the app, I deleted it. I don’t know whether you app is incompatible with the latest iOS or has been affected by malware or both; but, it has ceased to be usable. I will try your website, instead.

### 1/5 — Zero stars 12-21-18

*2018-12-21, version 1.18.43*

I read the reviews and installed anyway thinking maybe they addressed reported issues- nope, needs a Zero star rating!
Uninstalled after ten minutes, popup mini-video kept opening to a black, blank screen that played with nothing on it and could not even read one article... 
goodbye and good riddance

### 1/5 — Ancient Origins Crashes

*2018-11-05, version 1.18.43*

Ancient Origins crashes on my iPad. Please fix. I am running IOS 12.1. Thanks.

### 1/5 — Won’t even load

*2018-06-19, version 1.18.43*

So excited for this app but sadly it won’t load at all. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled to no avail. Very disappointed

## Frequently asked questions about Ancient Origins

### What does the Ancient Origins app do?

The Ancient Origins app provides a platform to explore history, archaeology, mysteries, and science related to human origins. It offers daily news on discoveries, in-depth articles about ancient civilizations, artifacts, and scientific anomalies, as well as content on indigenous traditions.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include the latest history and archaeology news, discovery of incredible archaeological findings, learning about indigenous people, access to a library of over 12,000 articles, and the ability to bookmark articles. Premium members gain ad-free access, exclusive content, eBooks, webinars, and expert interviews.

### Is the app free to use?

The app offers full and free access to a significant portion of its content. However, premium articles, complete digital magazine issues, and an ad-free experience require a subscription. Some content previews are available for free.

### What devices is the app compatible with?

The app is designed to work with both mobile and tablet devices, ensuring a broad range of compatibility for users across different platforms.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include staying updated on the latest archaeological discoveries, researching ancient civilizations and myths, exploring unexplained historical phenomena, and engaging with a community of like-minded individuals interested in history and mysteries.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2022-03-16

Bug fixes.
App improvements.
Sign up shortcuts.
In app purchases available.

### 2.4 — 2021-11-11

* Bug fixes

* App Improvements

### 2.3 — 2021-07-12

*Bug fixes

*Magazines are now available

*Magazines preview

*Premium articles with free previews

*Updated social media icons

*Restructured menu

### 2.2 — 2020-09-12

- Improved notifications.
- Streamlined login.

### 2.1 — 2020-07-21

Improve application performance

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