Babylon

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...

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 glorious entrance of Alexander the Great in Babylon as conqueror and savior was the culmination of his great achievements

A 3,200-year-old Mesopotamian fragrance has recently been recreated in Diyarbakır, Turkey based on a formula left on an ancient clay tablet by a renowned female perfume maker of the time named Tapputi. The perfume formula was discovered by archaeologists on...

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,...

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...

An ancient cuneiform tablet and prism will be returned to the nation of Iraq after investigators from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency transferred the ancient artifacts to the Iraqi consulate in Los Angeles recently. One of the...