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1. Five Surprising Ways Mesopotamia Shaped the World

   One of the most fascinating and accomplished civilizations in history was the fruitful region of Mesopotamia. Frequently called the “Cradle of Civilization,” Mesopotamia was home to some of the earliest and most intriguing innovations, making it a fascinating civilization to study. The Mesopotamians were a remarkable civilization, boasting not only skilled architects but also brilliant astronomers. Their cultural legacy is a testament to their impressive achievements.

   Lex Leigh - 04/05/2023 - 18:54

2. Hoax of the Century? The Truth About Pierre Plantard’s Priory of Sion

   Emerging in the Middle Ages in monarchic circles, chivalric orders gradually morphed into fraternities and social circles, predominantly in Christian societies. These knightly orders were a privilege often reserved for the wealthy, the influential, and the aristocratic, and were thus “the place to be.” Meanwhile, Pierre Plantard was a simple French man who simply wanted to feel the magnificence of a fraternal, knightly organization. To do so, he created his own order in 1956 known as the Priory of Sion.

   Aleksa Vučković - 28/12/2020 - 14:03

3. Ancient Babylonian Tablet Provides Compelling Evidence that the Tower of Babel DID Exist

   Half the world seems to say the Bible is pure bunk, while the other half says it’s, well, the word of God. Now comes a professor who isn’t religious to say that a baked tablet from ancient Babylon gives evidence that the biblical tower of Babel was real. And his evidence is quite persuasive.

   In linguistics, there is a theory that there was a single, original language spoken by humankind. The Bible’s book of Genesis, Chapter 11, hews to that line too, in the passage about the tower of Babel.

   Mark Miller - 08/05/2017 - 22:59

4. Ziggurat: A Mesopotamian Manmade Mountain to Reach the Gods

   With their massive terraces decreasing in size as the building rises, ziggurats can easily be called manmade mountains. They are identifiable structures most often associated with ancient Mesopotamian religion. In ancient times, each of the major city states in Mesopotamia had their own ziggurat, however many have been destroyed over the ages. Two famous examples of surviving ziggurats include the Great Ziggurat of Ur in Iraq, and Chogha Zanbil in Iran.

   dhwty - 29/08/2018 - 23:34

5. Inching Closer to Ankhesenamun: Is the Last Sun Queen Set to be Found? — Part II

   The probable marriage of Ankhesenamun, the widow of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, to the aged vizier Aye before she vanished from the records paved the way for the old family retainer to ascend the throne of Egypt. The latest news from the Western branch of the Valley of the Kings suggests that her tomb could well be located nearby that of the very man she probably detested and attempted to avoid entering into wedlock with.

   anand balaji - 29/01/2018 - 22:59

6. The Spectacular Monumental Architecture of the Achaemenid Empire

   The Achaemenid Empire is traditionally believed to have been founded by Cyrus the Great during the middle of the 6^th century B.C. In 559 B.C., Cyrus became the king of Persis, and 9 years later, defeated his overlord, the Medians. Over the next few centuries, the Achaemenids expanded their empire to the east and to the west. As their empire grew, the Achaemenid rulers intended to express this new-found authority through the use of monumental architecture.

   dhwty - 30/11/2015 - 04:11

7. A Woman’s Best Friend: The Herstory of Dog Domestication

   The Grimaldi Goddess clay figurine, unearthed at the Neolithic settlement of Çatal Hüyük in Turkey, dates back to about 6000 BC. It depicts an obese woman giving birth while seated upon a throne. Although many have considered this a sure sign of feminine fertility, many scholars have dismissed the two massive dog-like beasts sitting by her side.

   B. B. Wagner - 03/10/2020 - 17:46

8. In Search of the Origins of the Philistines - Part 1

   They would be immortalized as ancient Israel’s worst enemy in the scriptures of the Old Testament. They are the Philistines. Much like the ancient Israelites, the Philistines were strangers to the foreign land of Canaan. Although to date, their origins still remain a mystery. From where did they originate prior to their settlement in Canaan?

   The Old Testament may shed a bit of light on this question. It is recorded in both the books of Genesis and Amos that the Philistines were from Caphtor.

   pkoutoupis - 19/05/2014 - 03:30

9. Babylon’s Temple of Ninmakh, the Mesopotamian Goddess of Humankind

   One of the great temples constructed during the Neo-Babylonian period (626-539 BC), the golden age of the city of Babylon, was the Temple of Ninmakh. The temple was built adjacent to the famous Processional Way and the Ishtar Gate, the main gate that led into the city of Babylon, and stood as a testament to divine reverence and architectural mastery.

   Caleb Strom - 02/03/2024 - 17:17

10. 3,000-Year-Old Tablet Has Noah’s Ark Built Based On “Fake News”

    A new translation of 3,000-year-old tablet reveals 'fake news' was employed by an ancient Babylonian god to trick ‘Noah’ and his followers into building his ark.

    ashley cowie - 26/11/2019 - 19:14

11. Faith or Economy? Why Pagan Religions Lost Their Position in Europe

    Even though there are hundreds of thousands of followers of pagan religions, the old beliefs haven't survived enough to be included in the group of the five major religions of the world. Officially, these religions are Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Most of the globe is dominated by Christianity and Islam, but European cultural roots are called ''the Christian ones''. It is impossible to describe all the cases in one article, so the author has decided to focus on the European example.

    Natalia Klimczak - 06/08/2016 - 00:46

12. Archaeologists Reveal Secrets Found in Ancient War-Torn City of Karkemish, Turkey

    Stunning ancient sculptures and orthostats (large upright stones) are just some of the incredible findings that have been revealed by archaeologists within the factious and ancient city of Karkemish (Carchemish), which lies on the war-torn Turkey-Syria border, and the northwestern edge of ancient Mesopotamia. A site of upheaval and war since ancient times, the city has been excavated only intermittently since World War I due to various conflicts, and was a center of excavation for British research teams that included explorer T.E.

    lizleafloor - 18/11/2014 - 00:29

13. Could Ireland’s Cairn T Really Be the Tomb of the Prophet Jeremiah?

    Cairn T is at a junction of the Road of the Chariots in County Meath, in the Boyne Valley, Ireland. Unfortunately, it’s not on Google Maps yet, but nearby Loughcrew House is. Cairn T is nearer to the house and further inland than Tara, the seat of the High Kings of Ireland.

    This cairn passage tomb is a little visited archaeological site about a one hour drive from Dublin. The first picture, from a recent trip to the site, shows the approach to Cairn T.

    Laurence O'Bryan - 11/05/2017 - 19:00

14. Babylon: Ancient Site, Modern Problems (Video)

    Amidst the challenges brought on by years of conflict, Iraq's historic treasures, like Babylon, are gradually receiving attention once more. The ancient city, once the capital of King Nebuchadnezzar, bears the marks of time, nature, and previous attempts at reconstruction.

    Robbie Mitchell - 16/09/2023 - 01:58

15. The Wonders of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Video)

    The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, a marvel of ancient Babylonian

    Robbie Mitchell - 28/11/2023 - 00:56

16. Reggae Music Lyrics are Intimately Linked to Historic Babylon

    Next time you find yourself swaying along to Bob Marley’s Exodus, pay attention to the lyrics. “We know where we’re going. We know where we’re from. We leaving Babylon. We going to our Father’s Land.” Have you ever wondered what “Babylon” means in this context and why Jamaican Rastafarians are singing about it?

    Cecilia Bogaard - 08/12/2023 - 21:54

17. In Search of the Lost Testament of Alexander the Great

    A unique 'backstory' of Alexander and his successors: the biased historians, deceits, wars, generals, and the tale of the literature that preserved them. 'Babylon, mid-June 323 BCE, the gateway of the gods; prostrated in the Summer Palace of Nebuchadrezzar II on the east bank of the Euphrates, wracked by fever and having barely survived another night, King Alexander III, the rule of Macedonia for 12 years and 7 months, had his senior officers congregate at his bedside.

    ancient-origins - 07/04/2018 - 02:25

18. Ancient Women Shaman of Ireland: Goddesses of Prophecy and Omens

    The Celtic scholar Nora Chadwick notes that in Irish mythology the prophetess Fedelm tells Queen Medb that she has been in the land of Alba learning the art of the Filidect. Medb asks if she has learned Imbas Forosnai, and when told yes, Medb asks Fedelm if she will look into her future to see how she will prosper. She then chants her prophecy in the form of a poem.

    David Halpin - 17/11/2018 - 23:08

19. Israeli Authorities Keep Quiet over Major Historical Artifact

    The discovery of a 2,800 year-old stone carved pillar discovered near Bethlehem has been hushed up by the Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) who is concerned over potential controversy surrounding such a significant find.

    aprilholloway - 26/06/2013 - 13:58

20. A Medieval Painting Depicts the Chilling Image of a Worm Eating Its Way Out of the Body of a French Saint

    ... and its range is limited to the countries of South Sudan, Chad, Mali, and Ethiopia in Africa, where great progress has ...

    Mark Miller - 23/03/2017 - 00:56

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