Ancient Babylonian texts reveal how the Babylonians connected Marduk, the chief god of ancient Babylon, to the night sky, portraying their chief god through planets, stars, and constellations. A new study finds these celestial links formed a more coherent...
On May 28, 585 B.C., a rare celestial event turned a battlefield into a place of peace. As the armies of King Alyattes II of Lydia and King Cyaxares of the Medes prepared for yet another clash, the midday...
Cleostratus was a truly pioneering astronomer who lived on the small Aegean island of Tenedos in the 6th century BC.
Despite the lack of detailed records on his life and whereabouts, Cleostratus managed to make significant contributions to the overall...
About 2600 years ago, there was a battle between the Greeks and the Babylonians. By and large, this battle has been forgotten by history, but the evidence suggests that it was a major event at the time. What do...
A recent video from the British Museum highlights the Imago Mundi, the oldest known world map discovered on a clay tablet from Babylon. The Babylonian oldest map, dating back to around the seventh century BC, offers a fascinating glimpse...
The 7 day week has been around for thousands of years, used in places like China, India, the Middle East, and Europe. Unlike months or years, which are tied to astronomical events, a week doesn't directly match up with...
