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

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

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

Introduction Alexander the Great is known in the world as one of the greatest Emperors and warriors who fought and conquered ...

The age-old tale of Adam and Eve's divine creation could be up for debate, as experts question the true origins of humanity ...

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 ...

Nearchus, the Navigator, bridged East and West with a daring voyage that reshaped ancient maritime strategy and trade routes.

Idealism, a hunger for power and a wish to prosper have driven some of the earliest efforts to build a world order.

Cuneiform tablets from ancient Mesopotamia cover a range of topics, from exorcising ghosts to uncovering the location of Noah’s Ark. Cuneiform tablet, c. 2nd–1st century B.C.E., Mesopotamia ...

In the ruins of the ancient Assyrian metropolis Nineveh, in modern Iraq, researchers have unearthed a rare artifact: a ...

The Iraqi government has shown little investment in reconstruction, and only thanks to NGOs have some churches been renovated ...