During these centuries, a common, unspoken language of symbols often reflected the region's shifting geopolitics, allegiances ...

And sure enough, in the aftermath of the eclipse, the Assyrian Empire entered a phase of turbulence that marked the beginning of its decline. Historical documents provide evidence of several ...

The city of Kalkhu was a capital of the Assyrian Empire for over 150 years until King Sargon moved the capital to Dur-Sharukin (modern Khorshabad) in 717 B.C. The city is located 4 miles south-west of ...

The Trojan War was one of the most significant and famous events in Greek history – at least, as far as the ancient Greeks ...

His book, entitled 'Assyria: The Rise and Fall of the World’s First Empire ... One of the world's foremost experts on the Assyrian Empire, he is the author or co-author of six books on ancient ...