Archaeologists are not a product of recent times. Scholars delving into the distant past or young people digging in the ground to discover ancient artifacts.
In fact, archaeology is as old as what we call ancient times. Of course, people...
The Code of Hammurabi, named after the king of Babylon, stands as one of the earliest and most comprehensive written legal codes in history. Comprised of 282 rules, this ancient code reflects a blend of cruelty and justice, with...
The Babylonian bridal auction, described by Greek historian Herodotus in the 5th century BC, is considered one of the earliest—if not the earliest—recorded auction practices in history.
Auctions were not unknown in antiquity. Ancient peoples regularly sold livestock and goods...
The Battle of Ipsus in 301 BC ended any hope of imperial unity and eliminated the last man who attempted to rule the empire Alexander had left behind. Alexander’s empire effectively collapsed upon his death.
His generals swore loyalty to his...
The Tower of Babel, written about by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, was said to "reach up to the sky." It was a huge building which stood as a symbol of the power possessed by the ancient city of...
New Year's Eve was celebrated in ancient times and ancient Greece, contrary to what some may believe.
Celebrating the advent of the New Year on January 1st amidst the cold bleakness of winter is actually among the most universal pagan...
Believed to possess magical qualities, ancient amulets were once widely used. They range from amber pendants worn during Denmark’s Mesolithic age to evil eyes in ancient Greece.
By Marguerite Johnson
Throughout antiquity, from the Mediterranean to Egypt and today’s Middle East,...
Using archaeomagnetism encouraged by mud bricks bearing the stamps of the names of Mesopotamian kings, archaeologists have been able to disprove the claim that the monumental Ishtar Gate of Babylon was erected to celebrate the conquest of Jerusalem. The...
Western astrology, rooted in Babylonian tradition, underwent a multifaceted evolution, primarily shaped by ancient Greek cultural influences.
Early Greek texts, such as Hesiod's poems dating back to 750 BC, subtly alluded to celestial connections. However, it was the increasing cultural...
