A 3,000-year-old map found at The British Museum could lead us to the real resting place of Noah’s Ark, with clues hidden in ...

This episode explores fire gods from fourteen different mythologies, examining their roles as creators, destroyers, ...

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The earliest form of the signature came from ancient Iraq in the form of cylinder seals. Mesopotamians, the ancient ...

A 4,200-year-old silver goblet is engraved with the world’s earliest image of the cosmos, reveals new research. The drinking ...

Lamassu are human-headed, eagle-winged, bulls or lions that once protected cities in Mesopotamia. They were believed to be very powerful creatures, and served both as a clear reminder of the king’s ...

“At that time, the gods Anu and Enlil, for the enhancement of the well-being of the people, named me by my name: Hammurabi, the pious prince, who venerates the gods, to make justice prevail in the ...

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Charlamagne tha God is known for making waves as a prominent talk show host — and is pushing for a fellow entertainer to run for president in 2028. The popular face of "The Breakfast Club" radio show ...