The history of pickles dates back to ancient Mesopotamia, where cucumbers were first pickled over 4,000 years ago. The ...

Ancient Middle Eastern farmers prioritized grapes over olives, irrigating vineyards to sustain wine despite climate stress.

Unveiling the mysteries of early civilization, Mesopotamian clay provides valuable insights into the origins of chemistry.

WRESTLING, mankind’s oldest and most basic form of recreational combat, traces its origins back to the dawn of civilization.

Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild.

In modern Iraq, the ruins of ancient Babylon have witnessed epochs of historic turmoil. They now face an uncertain future, ...

The study offers rare insight into the genetic ancestry of early Egyptians and reveals links to both ancient North Africa and ...

Biblical archaeologists are using ancient texts and modern technology to uncover possible clues to one of Christianity's ...

Rashid’s book is as much a people’s history of Mesopotamia as it is a history of objects, great personages and notable events ...

By the Middle Bronze Age, evidence shows that cultures in the region often enjoyed one crop over the other. Widespread ...

The story of how the first cities rose from southern Mesopotamia has long fascinated scientists and historians. Many ...

In 2024, 81% of Americans had a credit card, according to the Federal Reserve. And, according to Experian, Americans carry about three to four credit cards. Now, as your resident credit cards ...