Historian says ancient Baghdad's circular design was inspired by the mandala
In The Golden Road, William Dalrymple proposes that India had a role in shaping and reshaping the ancient and medieval world.
Iraqi archaeologists piece together ancient treasures ravaged by IS
The precious pre-Islamic artifacts destroyed by the jihadists are now in pieces, but the archaeologists working in Nimrud are ...
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William Dalrymple’s new book traces ancient India’s role in spreading ideas and religions across the world
How ancient merchants, missionaries, monks and artists paved a ‘Golden Road’ that stretched from the Red Sea to the Pacific ...
The ancient origins of New Year’s resolutions and how the tradition has changed
Explore the fascinating history of New Year’s resolutions, from ancient Babylonian traditions to modern-day practices.
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The ancient origins of New Year’s resolutions and how the tradition has changed
The ancient city of Babylon was located in what's now Iraq, roughly 55 miles (88.5 kilometers) south of Baghdad."Like many ancient New Year's festivals, (Akitu) lauded creation and fertility on ...