“It’s a highly abstract notion of an observer but it could happen, in theory,” he said. ‘Quipu’: The New Largest Structure in the Universe ...

Babylonian scribes used cuneiform to write down records of all kinds. mikroman6/Moment via Getty Images This kind of careful observation and record-keeping is a major part of science. The ...

The Akkadian empire lasted for 150 years, ending with a rebellion. These administrative tablets, containing cuneiform symbols, an ancient writing system, record the affairs of the state, including ...