The origins of writing in Mesopotamia lie in the images imprinted by ancient cylinder seals on clay tablets and other artifacts. A research group from the University of Bologna has identified a series ...
Ancient written languages emerged as a revolutionary development in human history, allowing civilizations to record important ...
Mesopotamia, the world's oldest civilisation, arose in ancient Iraq, pioneering writing, law, and science. Explore its enduring legacy.
The origins of writing in Mesopotamia lie in the images imprinted by ancient cylinder seals on clay tablets and other artifacts. A research group from the University of Bologna has identified a series ...
University of Sydney provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. Adapting to technological advances is a defining part of 21st-century life. But it’s not unique to us: it’s been part of the ...
Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...
Stored in one of the various cabinets and cases that make up the Penn Museum archives, there's a stone tablet that's barely 3 inches on each side. It easily fits in the palm of one's hand. It's ...
The Great Ziggurat of Ur dedicated to the Moon god. Ziggurats were massive structure typical for Mesopotamia. Sumerians believed that the gods lived in the temple at the top of the ziggurats. Woods ...
Humanity’s quest for more efficient ways of recording information can be tracked through the IP protection for the earliest pens through to today’s smart devices, says Marisol Cardoso of Inventa The ...