New research shows how trade rooted in local resource differences and the conflicts it sparked, made ancient Greek ...

With Iraq currently in the world's spotlight, trace its beginnings in Mesopotamia - its name in ancient times. Mesopotamia has been called the 'cradle of civilisation' because agriculture, animal ...

Pazuzu was one of many ancient Mesopotamian supernatural beings that blurred the line between god and monster. Historian Dr ...

This statue covered in gold leaf and semiprecious stones may have been used in ancient Mesopotamian sunrise rituals.

A newly spotlighted artifact from ancient Mesopotamia is offering a rare window into how one of the world’s earliest civilizations imagined the Earth. Known as the Imago Mundi, this Babylonian ...

Explore the origins of the first written texts, from ancient hymns to the Epic of Gilgamesh—humanity's earliest literary masterpiece.

This is the first time that major deities have been found depicted on a relief from an ancient Assyrian palace.

Taxation has shaped civilisation from ancient Mesopotamia to modern Australia. Understanding its long history sheds light on ...

The Phoenicians were known for their exceptional naval skills which stemmed from two notable innovations at the time. HEre's ...

Why has the air kiss survived through the ages and become so popular throughout the world? Well, it's quite functional. If you want to show affection or admiration for someone and they're too far away ...