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  1. The Posterity of Neo-Babylonia: The Dramatic Reign of Nebuchadnezzar II

    Born in 634 BC in what is now called Neo-Babylonia, Nebuchadnezzar II would one day become one of the greatest ancient Babylonian kings. The first-born son of his predecessor Nabopolassar, from a young age Nebuchadnezzar showed promise as the future leader of Babylon, defeating the Egyptian armies at Carchemish (605 BC) and thereby subduing both Syria and Phoenicia to Babylonian rule before he had even taken the throne himself.

    Riley Winters - 16/08/2015 - 14:50

  2. Human Ancestors Were Already Bipeds 7-Million Years Ago

    ... recovered during excavations in the African country of Chad, in 2001. The fossilized bones came from a hominin ... This species was unknown before its discovery at the Chad-based desert site known as Toros-Menalla, and if the ... models of approximately 7-million-year-old fossils from Chad, Africa indicate that this individual was a biped or ...

    Nathan Falde - 25/08/2022 - 22:54

  3. The Magnificent Constructions of King Nebuchadnezzar II

    Neo-Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II remains known as the leader of one of the most powerful ancient empires to have preceded that of the Athenians in Greek's Classical period.  However, aside from his military prowess, Nebuchadnezzar showed his leadership in other, more lasting ways.  Through a rigorous and intense construction endeavor that lasted from before Nebuchadnezzar's reign to its end in 562 BC, Babylonia was transformed into the height of a powerful ancient civilization.

    Riley Winters - 17/08/2015 - 01:01

  4. Lost in the Mists of Time: The Ancient Sao Civilization in Central Africa

    ... is today partly owned by the countries of Cameroon and Chad. They settled along the Chari River, which is located to the south of Lake Chad. The modern Kotoko people, an ethnic group located in Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria, claim ethnic descent from the ancient Sao. ...

    dhwty - 26/09/2015 - 04:01

  5. Mad Monarchs & Outrageous Emperors: 7 Crazy Rulers of the Ancient World

    Our understanding and treatment of mental illness has come a long way over the centuries – and it’s just as well! In medieval times, people suffering a bout of ‘melancholia’ or those deemed ‘mad’ were seen as a great embarrassment to their families and were routinely locked away, hastily removed from the public eye. But what happens when that person is the most powerful person in the country? As history will show us, handling a ‘mad monarch’ was a difficult and risky business!

    Joanna Gillan - 03/01/2021 - 14:01

  6. Searching for the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

    The real location of the elusive Hanging Gardens of Babylon has eluded researchers for centuries. It is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World whose location is still unknown, yet despite a plethora of studies claiming to know the answer, there is still no consensus among historians and experts as to where this ancient wonder once stood. Nevertheless, research conducted by an Oxford University academic claimed to finally hold the answer.

    Joanna Gillan - 20/08/2023 - 19:00

  7. The Magnificent Ishtar Gate of Babylon

    The Ishtar Gate was the eighth gate of the city of Babylon (in present day Iraq) and was the main entrance into the great city. It was a sight to behold; the gate was covered in lapis lazuli glazed bricks which would have rendered the façade with a jewel-like shine.  Alternating rows of bas relief lions, dragons, and aurochs representing powerful deities formed the processional way. The message of course, was that Babylon was protected and defended by the gods, and one would be wise not to challenge it.

    Joanna Gillan - 16/10/2023 - 15:16

  8. Famous Dogs in History, from Ancient Greece until Today

    History abounds with stories of the victorious humans who shaped the world into what it is today. But rarely do we stop and consider the dogs who worked, lived, and fought alongside these humans. Here are some of the most famous dogs in history and their stories. 

    Mike Powell - 24/12/2020 - 21:46

  9. Nabopolassar: The Rebel Ruler of Babylonia Who Had the Gods on His Side

    Nabopolassar was the founder of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, which existed between the 7th and 6th centuries BC. But the Neo-Assyrians that were losing power at the time didn’t make his rise easy. If the rebel ruler wanted to gain control he’d have to fight for it. Thankfully for him, the gods were apparently on his side.

    dhwty - 22/08/2018 - 14:00

  10. Strongbow’s Gamble: Richard de Clare and the Norman Invasion of Ireland

    In early medieval history – especially English history – landed gentry and aristocracy played a significant role in the political and social development. Following the Norman invasion of England by the powerful William the Bastard, the concept of feudal lords reached the British Isles in earnest.

    Aleksa Vučković - 30/11/2020 - 13:55

  11. By the Rivers of Babylon: Life in Ancient Babylon’s Thriving Jewish Community

    In the 6th-century BC, the armies of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and the Kingdom of Judah. They tore down the city walls, burned the temples, and ran down every person who tried to escape. The few survivors were dragged out of their homeland and forced to live in Babylon as vassals to the men who butchered their children.

    And yet, when the Jews in exile won their freedom, most of them didn’t leave. They stayed in Babylon – and kept a thriving community that lasted for more than 2,000 years.

    Mark Oliver - 09/05/2018 - 18:44

  12. The Chaldean Dynasty and the Rise of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

    Empires are formed and fall, dynasties rise to prominence and crumble in poverty and ruin, ethnicities disappear from the fate of the Earth - these are the inevitable aspects of the histories of ancient empires. Mesopotamia, rightfully called the cradle of civilization, was an area of the Middle East where many important kingdoms, empires, and cultures arose over many millennia.

    Aleksa Vučković - 15/09/2023 - 14:55

  13. The Monumental Fall of Babylon: What Really Shattered the Empire?

    The fall of Babylon is a historical event that occurred in 539 BC. This event saw the conquest of Babylon by the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great and marked the end of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. The fall of Babylon is reported by a number of ancient sources, including the Cyrus Cylinder, the Greek historian Herodotus, as well as a number of books in the Old Testament.

    dhwty - 12/06/2020 - 22:15

  14. Research on Bakoni ruins of South Africa debunks colonial perceptions of primitivism

    There are many Bakoni ruins around the modern town of Machadodorp in South Africa’s Mpumalanga Province, most of them situated on the hills above the town. The slopes here are covered with terraces made from stone walls and forming a large complex that also consists of settlements, fields and roads.

    Robin Whitlock - 27/06/2018 - 13:46

  15. The Faces of Ancient Hominids Brought to Life in Remarkable Detail

    ... a hominid found over a decade ago in the Djurab desert in Chad, Western Africa, belonging to the species known as ...

    aprilholloway - 20/03/2020 - 23:26

  16. The Isolated Ennedi Geological Formations Are Rarely visited But Never Forgotten

    ... The Ennedi geological features in the African country of Chad are a prime example. In some of the most desolate areas ... The Ennedi geological features in the African country of Chad are a prime example. These are a series of extraordinary ... Ennedi Rock Formations The formations are in the north of Chad and are quite remote. The tourist industry in the ...

    Ed Whelan - 01/02/2019 - 01:49

  17. Anticipating Armageddon: The Interpretation of Daniel’s Dream

    “But Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal it up so that it will not be understood until the end times, when travel and education shall be vastly increased! (Daniel 12:4). The traditional date of the Babylonian captivity, the era in which the army of Nebuchadnezzar captured Jerusalem, is usually thought to be 586 BC. Historians now argue that other dates are more accurate, but that will do as well as any other. The story told in the Old Testament is that a great deportation took place.

    jim willis - 05/06/2020 - 19:17

  18. Archaeologists Find Inscribed Stone Honoring Babylonian King Nabonidus

    Archaeologists from the Saudi Heritage Commission discovered a remarkable ancient artifact while exploring a fertile archaeological site in northwestern Saudi Arabia, the Commission has announced.

    Nathan Falde - 22/07/2021 - 23:05

  19. Exploring an Ancient and Undeciphered Language: Eteocypriot and the Amathus Bilingual Inscription

    An English architect by profession and self-trained in the discipline and studies of linguistics and ancient history, Michael Ventris would be the first to identify the Mycenaean written Linear B inscriptions (1450 - 1200 BC) as a language belonging to a more archaic form of Greek. With the aid of John Chadwick, a full decipherment of the Late Bronze Age corpus would continue from 1951 to 1953, and in turn be published for the world to see (Chadwick, 84).

    pkoutoupis - 15/09/2017 - 13:59

  20. Ostracism: From Divine Punishment to Political Maneuvers

    As the world’s powers perpetually rise and fall, exile and banishment have forever been ubiquitous elements of human history. Exile and ostracism have afflicted individuals and nations, inspiring eminent works of Classical literature and immortalizing core themes of religious belief. The most illustrious stories from the ancient world revolve around banishment. Its status as a judicial and political maneuver traces back to the origins of democracy.

    Mary Mount - 29/05/2021 - 18:52

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