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Did you see the latest news on amazing ancient discoveries? Reconstructing the story of humanity’s past… [AOLogo_0] View this email [in your browser]( July 2017 Newsletter "To inspire open-minded learning about our past for the betterment of our future through the sharing of research, education, and knowledge" [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [image?cs_ema...]( Get Ready for Expedition Unknown! Ancient Origins has been invited to participate in an episode of Expedition Unknown by the Travel Channel. We’re super excited for this upcoming adventure – don’t miss it! [newlook] Expedition Unknown chronicles the adventures of [Josh Gates]( as he investigates iconic mysteries across the globe. Gates begins by interviewing key eyewitnesses and uncovering recent developments in the story, then springboards into a fully immersive exploration. 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