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Who Were The Enigmatic Urartian Gods?
... that stretched over Anatolia , Caucasia, and north-western Iran. We first learn about Urartu in the mid-1200’s BC, ...
Aleksa Vučković - 11/10/2021 - 14:56
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Grave concerns for 2,000-year-old Hatra temples as ISIS take control of territory
The Hatra complex, a World Heritage site which features 200-ft high temples, now stands in territory claimed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) group, and UNESCO fears the precious ancient site will be destroyed by jihadists, who deem the statues to be idolatrous.
aprilholloway - 28/06/2014 - 04:50
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Reconstruction of Golden Woman, the ancient Scythian Princess of Kazakhstan
Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have recreated the impressive attire of an ancient Scythian princess from fragments discovered in a treasure-filled burial discovered two years ago in the Terekty district of Western Kazakhstan, according to a report in Tengri News. The have also placed on display the unique golden artifacts found in the grave of the princess, who has been dubbe
aprilholloway - 19/08/2014 - 03:26
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The stories of the first faith:Zoroastrianism
... ancient semi-dualistic monotheist religion of Greater Iran. Much like the Roman religion for Rome, it was adopted ...
monkeyofstick - 26/05/2015 - 19:04
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A Czech Castle Had a Moat of Bears… And Still Does!
Popular depictions of castle moats in film and television usually involve hungry crocodiles, flesh-eating piranhas or dangerous sharks. While most of these depictions are fanciful, one medieval castle in the Czech Republic did enjoy the protection of formidable beasts to deter any would-be enemies – a sleuth of bears!
Joanna Gillan - 05/05/2022 - 01:59
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13th century rock carving of yogi in self-realization pose discovered in India
A team of historians has discovered a rare petroglyph or rock carving of a yogi in a self-realization posture dating to the 13th century AD in a cave in Tamil Nadu State in India. This is the first such rock carving of a sadakan or yoga aspirant of its kind found in Tamil Nadu.
Mark Miller - 11/10/2015 - 21:53
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In Ancient Mesopotamia, Sex among the Gods Shook Heaven and Earth
... to modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Syria, Iran and Turkey. It was not only so for everyday humans but ... to modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Syria, Iran and Turkey. It was not only so for everyday humans but ...
ancient-origins - 25/04/2018 - 01:48
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Thousands of Gold and Precious Metal Items Found in Saka Burial Mound
... area was in Central Asia and from here they expanded into Iran, India and Central Asia. They were renowned for their ...
Ed Whelan - 01/08/2018 - 22:52
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Astrolabe Tile Fragments Recovered from the Lambsar Castle of the Hashshasins
... excavations. Located in the Central Alburz mountains in Iran, south of the Caspian Sea, it was one of the ...
Sahir - 23/11/2022 - 17:57
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It Really Was a Planet of the Apes Two Million Years Ago
New genetic research shows early humans’ brains were “much more ape-like” than what is measured in modern humans. What this means is that the first waves of human ancestors to migrate out of Africa were perhaps much more primitive than previously considered.
ashley cowie - 10/04/2021 - 18:38
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Who Was Ibn Sina and Why is He a Google Doodle?
... work for inspiration. Ibn Sina died in 1037 in Hamadan, Iran at the age of 58. He’s still considered an iconic ... has bank notes bearing his image and Azerbaijan and Iran still portray his likeness on monuments today. Avicenna ... in the UK, north Africa, and the Middle East (except Iran, where Independent points out, Google doesn't operate ...
Alicia McDermott - 07/08/2018 - 20:20
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Piecing Together the Lost Mitanni Empire
The Mitanni Empire was established in 1475 BC and was disestablished in 1260 BC. It was one of the biggest and most powerful nations of its time, and its influence spread far and wide. Yet you’ve probably never heard of it. The Mitanni Empire is a truly lost kingdom. Despite its incredible power at the time, very few records of its existence remain today. Instead, historians have had to combine sources from all over the region to piece together a picture of the nation.
Robbie Mitchell - 30/09/2022 - 01:53
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The Discovery of the Long-Lost Temple of Musasir
... Highlands, which extended out across what is now Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Armenia. The temple was built in the holy ... a 3,000-year-old temple at a site called Rabat Tepe in Iran, however, it also could not be inextricably linked to ...
mrreese - 03/11/2014 - 22:22
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The Medieval Crushing of the Cathars and Sexualizing of Witches
Many Christian writers identified the gods and lesser spirits of the Greek and Roman world with demons. This ushered in the Christian practice of demonizing those they perceived as their opponents. One of those opponents to the Catholic Church was the Cathars, whose persecution set the stage for many of the horrors committed by the church - in the name of God.
Steven Darian - 16/08/2022 - 22:53
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Was There Really a Bronze Age International Weights and Measures System?
... Age balance weights and weight systems from Greece, India, Iran and Italy. ( Ialongo et. al / CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 ) Tipping ...
ashley cowie - 30/06/2021 - 14:55
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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
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Cyrus the Great – Conqueror or Uber Human Rights Activist?
... These included Parthia and Hyrcania (both in modern day Iran) as well as the former Assyrian kingdoms that were ... of the founding of the monarchy by Cyrus was celebrated by Iran. In addition, Cyrus was also held in high esteem by the ... Herodotus’ The Histories . Oxford University Press. Iran Chamber Society. 2020. Cyrus The Great . [Online] ...
dhwty - 13/02/2020 - 01:55
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Senator Warren’s Mishap Proves the Importance of Reliable Genetic Ancestry Tests
In the lead up to the 2020 US presidential election and the party primaries, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren led President Donald Trump by four percentage points in the polls. Warren fared better than Joe Biden and the remaining candidates and was the most realistic candidate to win the presidential Democratic ticket.
Dr. Eran Elhaik - 05/09/2022 - 22:59
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Charting New Territories: 8 Pioneering Ancient Expeditions That Reshaped the World
... made a brief visit to the Persian-Azari city of Tabriz, Iran in 1327. (Eвгений Ардаев / Public Domain ...
Robbie Mitchell - 31/03/2023 - 18:54
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Pick Your Poison: The AK-47 of the Ancient Near East
The Scythian bow was the AK-47 of the Ancient Near East and the weapon of choice to dominate the battlefield. Even though the bow was uniquely designed to deliver the utmost damage, the arrow itself was even nastier! Scythians created their arrowheads for maximum penetration of the opponent’s armor. Beyond that, Scythian arrowheads were extremely poisonous.
But before we pick our poison, we must pick our point.
Cam Rea - 24/05/2018 - 22:59