These ancient texts could provide new insights into the history, society, and culture of this poorly known area, northern Mesopotamia, during the second millennium B.C., commented Dr. Betina Faist ...

In Mesopotamia, the birthplace of writing according to the scientific ... Their writing systems served different purposes, from recording texts to reflecting linguistic structures. The history of the ...

The Epic of Gilgamesh, considered the oldest literary work of humanity, has been studied for centuries. Its influence has ...

A significant portion of human development and history may be traced back to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, in and around present-day Iraq. The study of these new tablets could reveal ...

With a lot of focus on anti-Semitism in the world today the term has often been mistaken as exclusive to Jewish people Arthur ...

Scientists have mapped where people feel different emotions in their bodies, finding that each one triggers a unique sensation in distinct body parts.

A prize offered by an Indian state leader is intended to shed light on a Bronze Age civilization — and settle a cultural ...

February 9 has officially been declared as International Greek Language Day and is a day for Greeks and non-Greeks to ...

So what was the first recorded UFO sighting, and did it predate the mid-20th century, when reports of UFOs became more ...

The Sumerians of Mesopotamia are considered the world's oldest civilisation, dating back to around 4000 BCE. The Sumerians ...