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Ancient clay tablets offer vivid portrait of Mesopotamian life
When a vast library of texts amassed by Mesopotamian King Ashurbanipal was burned to the ground about 2700 years ago, the ...
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Records and Personal Letters Reveal Violence in the States of Ancient Mesopotamia Is a Historical Distortion
The scholars unravel how the image of a blood-soaked Mesopotamia has largely resulted from an excessive focus on spectacular sources, such as war narratives and royal inscriptions. The propaganda of ...
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, March 20-27
Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
The sun has literally set on the British Empire
The sun never sets on the British empire.” Variations on the phrase have been used for more than 200 years to describe the ...
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Syria: History, Survival and Political Change
In the second part of his address, Burns shifted the focus from Syria’s monuments to its current political tensions. He ...
An art lover’s guide to Paris, from Mona Lisa at the Louvre to van Gogh to a Dali museum
An art critic shares her guide to exploring the art treasures of Paris, from some of the most well-known to places you may ...
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On the saffron trail: Explore the spice's rich legacy and significance through this book
Through stories, recipes and fascinating anecdotes, a new book delves into the spice’s rich legacy, uncovering its role in ...
U.S. troops accused of damaging Babylon's ancient wonder
The U.S. military did major damage to the site of one of the wonders of the ancient world while converting it into a base, the United Nations said in a new report. The site of the Hanging Gardens of ...
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Four Ancient Civilizations That are Nearly Unknown
The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.