In 1849 archaeologists found 14 clay tablets with cuneiform writing during excavations in Iraq, the translation of these ...

Pazuzu is a demon from ancient Mesopotamian mythology, often depicted with a lion-like face, bird talons, wings and a serpent ...

The Sumerians worshipped thousands of gods — perhaps as many as 3,000 — from An, the Lord of the Sky, to Ereshkigal, the goddess in charge of the Netherworld. But while Sumerian gods were ...

Not all chains are metal, and not all masters wear crowns . Some sit in shadow, some hide in bloodlines, and others wear the mask of progress .

The Assyrian Empire shaped the ancient world for centuries. At its height, it stretched from the Persian Gulf to Egypt, ...

Over time, our connection with these deities has evolved from devotion to embodiment, guiding us into connecting with “the ...

Religion was also important, and people worshipped a number of Sumerian gods. The Sumerians worshipped thousands of gods — perhaps as many as 3,000 — from An, the Lord of the Sky, to Ereshkigal, the ...

Propaganda was perhaps less subtle three millennia ago: it’s doubtful a modern singer would describe their nation’s laws as ...

A team of ancient literature experts have deciphered a Mesopotamain text that was missing for over 1,000 years. Etched on ...

"Hymn to Babylon": Missing Mesopotamian Text Dating Back Nearly 3,000 Years Discovered It appears to have been a feature of the school curriculum in the ancient city, but we’ve only just found it.