In 2024, we use many everyday objects so often that we barely notice them. While we have access to incredible technology like ...

A century ago, UChicago scholars argued a controversial idea: Western civilization had its roots in the ancient Middle East—not in Greece or Rome. Today, scholars at the OI and across the University ...

The Eurocentric concept of the “Dark Ages” has often obscured the rich, diverse, and sophisticated developments in Africa.

Editor’s note: This is part of a series called “The Day Tomorrow Began,” which explores the history of breakthroughs at UChicago. Learn more here. The “Fertile Crescent,” a term coined by University ...

Continuity is what makes Chinese civilization the most distinctive among the world's ancient civilizations. For a long time, the academic community has generally regarded the establishment of the ...

Water is the mainspring of civilization. This was recognized at the dawn of civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Water was conceived as the source of all things, eternal and primeval. This early ...

Who doesn’t love card games? They’ve been a beloved form of entertainment for generations, bringing people together across different cultures and eras. From the early days of ancient civilizations to ...