Hittite Kings: Thrones Forged in Power and Betrayal
The Hittite Kingdom emerged as a result of the gradual unification of city-states and local communities in central Anatolia, which […]
Black Sea Colonization: Economic and Social Consequences of Greek Expansion
Between the 8th and 6th centuries BC, ancient Greek city-states initiated a large-scale colonization process on the Black Sea coast
5000-Year-Old Sumerian Pub and Beer Recipe Unearthed
Archaeologists have unearthed a Sumerian pub in Iraq dating back to about 5000 years ago. Among the remains, there is
Ancient Scandinavia: What Was Life Like Before the Viking Age?
Ancient Scandinavia was settled later than other parts of Europe. The low temperatures and harsh conditions during the Pleistocene made
The Hittite Plague Through the Lens of Archaeological Evidence
Towards the end of the Bronze Age, a silent and insidious threat emerged in Anatolia: the Hittite Plague. This disease,
The Origins of the Hittites: Where Did These Indo-European Speaking People Live Before Coming to Anatolia?
The origins of the Hittites have long been a topic of debate among historians and archaeologists. Especially regarding their routes
Sumerian Architecture: Houses, Walls, Temples and Palaces
“History begins at Sumer.” said Samuel Noah Kramer, an assyriologist who specializes in Sumerian history. The Sumerians, who emerged on
Archaeologists Unearthed a Sumerian Palace and Temple from the 3rd Millennium BC
In Iraq, archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a nearly 4,500-year-old Sumerian palace and a temple dedicated to the god
Jewelers of the Steppe: Scythians and Scythian Art
The Scythians were a nomadic society that emerged in the 8th century BC in the Pontic steppes, when the Cimmerians
The Blood Oath Rites of the Scythians and Huns
The blood oath is a ritual, usually between two men, that provides a symbolic sense of attachment and eternal friendship.
What do You Know About Archaeology and Ancient History?
Archeology and ancient history… The two sciences that we use to learn about our distant past… If we take the