The Iranian western city of Kermanshah is considered one of the cradles of prehistoric cultures, because of its antiquity, attractive landscapes, rich culture, and Neolithic villages.

However, when gifts or money were exchanged to gain favours from public servants, corruption took root. Early evidence of bribery emerged in Mesopotamia (3400 BC), Egypt (2000 BC) and China (1046 BC).

Most exchange was domestic, taking the form of reciprocal gifts, often of the same food types simply as ... But it was in southern Mesopotamia that money became formalized as a measure of valuation, ...

John Saldivar’s Chappaquiddick is the murder of Pastor Llewellyn “Lew” Lucas. John was suspended for a week in 2016 after his name was associated with Mason, the prime suspect in the horrific crime.

However, the finds don’t make much sense given what experts understand of early Mesopotamia. It all comes down to location. Başur Höyük wasn’t a major cultural center; it was located on the ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a vast network of canals underneath the world’s oldest city in Mesopotamia, shedding more light on the rise of farming in the region. Researchers, led by ...

“into agricultural practices and management in the Euphrates floodplain and in Mesopotamia more broadly.” Tim Newcomb is a journalist based in the Pacific Northwest. He covers ...

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NEW YORK (AP) — A total lunar eclipse will flush the moon red Thursday night into Friday morning across the Western Hemisphere. The best views will be from North America and South America. Parts ...