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1. By Giving Up Sugar in Their Tea, British Women Helped End Slavery

   Believe it or not, but by the 1700s, deciding whether or not to take sugar with your tea had become a political statement. While sugar-free diets are now all the rage, the motivations behind this health trend are a far cry from those of the anti-saccharites during the abolitionist sugar boycotts of Britain and North America. 

   Cecilia Bogaard - 21/05/2023 - 22:20

2. 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

3. The Ancient Pagan Origins of Easter

   Easter is a festival and holiday celebrated by millions of people around the world who honor the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred three days after his crucifixion at Calvary. It is also the day that children excitedly wait for the Easter bunny to arrive and deliver their treats of chocolate eggs.

   Joanna Gillan - 09/04/2020 - 13:23

4. Both a Princess and a Priestess, What Did the First Known Author Have to Share with the World?

   ... her from her role at the temple. The Rise and Fall of Sumer and Akkad How Climate Change Caused the World’s First ...

   ancient-origins - 19/02/2019 - 01:55

5. The Alien Petroglyphs of Chile’s Valle del Encanto

   The Enchanted Valley, known as el Valle del Encanto in Spanish, is one of the most well-known rock art sites in Chile. Home to a varied set of petroglyphs, pictographs and so-called cup-marked stones, these archaeological remains have been attributed to the El Molle culture from 2,300 years ago. However, this author argues that these puzzling petroglyphs date back to a far earlier era and that they are actually part of a lithic library recording the visit of ancient aliens to planet Earth during prehistoric times.

   Rafael Videla Eissmann - 06/08/2022 - 14:58

6. The Mysterious Didanum People

   One of the races mentioned in sacred texts, especially Bible texts are the Didanum People (or Ditanu or Tidanu), the precursors of the Nephilim and Rephaim going back to 3,000 BC. There are not many references to this race, however we will try to touch upon what is known about them.

   johnblack - 04/10/2013 - 08:40

7. Evidence of The Great Flood – Real or a Myth? Part I

   The story of a “Great Flood” sent by God (or gods according to much earlier testimony) to destroy humanity for its sins is a widespread account shared by many religions and cultures around the world, and dates back to our earliest recorded history. From India to ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and even among North American Indian tribes, there is no shortage of such tales that often enough sound very much alike.

   Christos Djonis - 12/02/2016 - 00:51

8. Gifts Across the Ages: When Did People Start Giving Birthday Presents?

   For every individual, their birthday is an important and very meaningful date. Whether you’re nine or 90, you can’t help but feel happy and elated on your special day, especially when your friends and family shower you with birthday presents. In today’s culture, the tradition of birthdays and giving presents is very important as it allows those closest to you to express their affection and respect for you by giving you special gifts. But when exactly did this tradition start? Did our ancestors observe the same “rituals”?

   Aleksa Vučković - 07/12/2023 - 17:59

9. Irish Academic Adds Ancient Babylonian Authenticity to Eternals Movie

   When Irish academic, Dr. Martin Worthington, embarked on learning how to speak the now-extinct Babylonian language of ancient Mesopotamia, little did he know that his knowledge would be used in a blockbuster movie. Nevertheless, Worthington’s unique skill has been now put to use in order to add a touch of authenticity to the latest Marvel movie, Eternals.

   Nathan Falde - 11/11/2021 - 13:57

10. A Paradise Lost: In Search of Eden

    Nothing else has fascinated both archaeologists and theologians alike more than the identity to the location of man’s paradise lost; that is, the Garden of Eden. Throughout history, the idea of a paradise was a common theme in almost all ancient cultures. The Sumerians called it Dilmun (commonly identified as the modern day island of Bahrain). The Greeks called it the Garden of the Hesperides.

    pkoutoupis - 04/07/2014 - 14:33

11. The Controversial Road to the Recovery of Cuneiform Texts

    It is a little-known piece of history that Saddam Hussein was a great fan of ancient Mesopotamian literature. His enthusiasm for epics written in cuneiform – the world’s oldest known form of writing – can be seen in his own efforts at writing political romance novels and poetry.

    ancient-origins - 06/10/2017 - 22:56

12. The Exceptional Cuban Underwater City: Prehistoric Ramifications of its Origins – Part II

    Submerged over 700 meters (2300 feet) underwater, the submerged Cuban city is thought to have been built originally built at a higher altitude and subsequently sunk to its present depth through tectonic activity—but this hypothesis has not stood up to the scrutiny of the experts. How can the existence of this underwater city at this great depth be reconciled with the well-established consensus that the sea level never dropped so low?

    Brad Yoon - 28/02/2016 - 00:52

13. Krampus: The Terrifying Christmas Devil Who Punished Naughty Children

    In European folklore, Krampus is the antithesis of Santa Claus. The equivalent of a Christmas Devil, Krampus is a horrific beast that hunted down misbehaving children and whipped or terrified them into submission.

    Kerry Sullivan - 06/12/2022 - 21:55

14. Top Stories This Week: Arabian Chivalry, Polish Treasures & The Lost City of Lagash

    ... The foremost of these was the civilization of Sumer, well remembered for its revolutionary inventions, such ... and influential player in the politics and economy of Sumer. Lagash had a long and diverse history, but eventually ...

    ancient-origins - 16/01/2022 - 22:00

15. The Mysteries of the Enaree: The Androgynous Shamans of the Scythians

    Throughout history, shamans played a major role in many of the world’s most important civilizations. For the ancient Scythians, this role was taken by the Enaree, male priests and shamans who adopted a specifically androgynous and effeminate aspect, worshiping the goddess Artimpasa.

    Aleksa Vučković - 11/12/2023 - 21:55

16. The Descent of Inanna into the Underworld: A 5,500-Year-Old Literary Masterpiece

    The Descent of Inanna (known also as ‘Inanna’s Descent to the Netherworld / Underworld’) is a piece of work in the literary corpus of ancient Mesopotamia. This story, which was originally written in cuneiform and inscribed on clay tablets, is in the form of a poem. The Descent of Inanna tells of the eponymous heroine’s journey to the Underworld to visit / to challenge the power of her recently widowed sister, Ereshkigal.

    dhwty - 02/01/2017 - 14:49

17. Do the Tartaria Tablets contain evidence of earliest known writing system?

    In 1961, archaeologist Nicolae Vlassa discovered what may be direct evidence of the earliest forms of writing in the world. While conducting an archeological excavation at a Neolithic site in Romania, Vlassa’s team uncovered three small clay tablets containing indecipherable etchings, now known as the Tartaria Tablets. There have been varying interpretations of the meanings of the etchings on the tablets.

    mrreese - 22/09/2014 - 23:09

18. Woman, Healer, Goddess? Famous (and Forbidden) Female Physicians in the Ancient World

    Throughout history, women have always been healers. They were pharmacists, cultivating healing herbs and exchanging the secrets of their uses. They were also nurses, counselors, midwives who traveled from home to home and village to village. The history of women in medicine dates to 3500 BCE. Queen Puabi of Ur was buried with surgical instruments so that she might practice surgery in the afterlife.

    MartiniF - 19/04/2017 - 15:34

19. Ereshkigal: The Mighty Mesopotamian Goddess of the Underworld

    “Namtar made his voice heard and spake, addressed his words to Ereshkigal,
    "Send me to Anu your father, and let me arrest the god!
    Let me take him to you, that he may kiss you again!"

    - Excerpt from ‘Nergal and Ereshkigal’

    dhwty - 05/05/2018 - 18:58

20. Epistemology of Ancient Lost Technology

    What is “lost knowledge”? As human civilizations arise and develop, they accumulate knowledge. That knowledge has many forms, from the pragmatic to the theoretical. In most cultures, there is a significant body of what one might call ‘organic’ or indigenous knowledge: an understanding of plants and natural medicines, for example, or the ability to track an animal, or the methods for building a structure out of earth, wood, stone, or other material.

    Dr. Benjamin B. Olshin - 19/05/2021 - 17:36

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