INTRODUCTION When one delves into the great civilizations that Black people built and their concomitant contributions to the world, the achievements are immense, and they transcend the indescribable ...

Ancient Mesopotamia, centered in present-day Iraq, occupies a unique place in the history of human culture. It is there, around 3400–3000 BC, that all the key elements of urban civilization ... also ...

This statue covered in gold leaf and semiprecious stones may have been used in ancient Mesopotamian sunrise rituals.

A 3,000-year-old relief reveals how Assyrian divers used stealth tactics and flotation devices to wage silent river warfare.

India’s forgotten legacy is a testament to its unparalleled contributions to global civilization. From zero to surgery, from ...

Archaeological excavations have shown that seals have been used in China since the later period of the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC) and were commonly used in many ancient ...

Despite their historical roots as descendants of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations and their contributions to language, science, and religion, Assyrians remain structurally marginalized across the ...

(Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua) Towering Terracotta Warriors and ornate chariots showcase the grandeur of the ancient Chinese civilization, while mysterious artifacts from the Shimao ruins in northwest ...