Study of tooth enamel reveals that the Sumerians did not eat fish despite living by the sea, challenging what we thought ...

In the figure of Enheduanna, we see a powerful figure of great creativity, whose passionate praise of the goddess of love ...

Wondering which country is known as the Cradle of Civilization? Learn about Iraq, ancient Mesopotamia, and the historical ...

Deep beneath Saqqara lies the Serapeum, a vast underground complex housing massive granite boxes weighing up to 100 tons, ...

Each hour would have 100 minutes décimales in turn made up of 100 secondes décimales. The time system was part of a wider revolutionary calendar which aimed to rationalise (and de-Christianise) the ...

The Sumerians created one of the world’s earliest civilizations, building cities, developing writing, and shaping the history of Mesopotamia. Yet one major question remains: where did the Sumerians ...

Objects that were believed to have some form of magic effect are part of an exhibition exploring how ancient cultures tried to change the world around them ...

Josephine,” a gripping drama about a young girl who witnesses a brutal assault, was the toast of this year’s Sundance Film ...

Tens of thousands gathered in Diyarbakır's Newroz square to celebrate the Kurdish new year. The event featured strong calls for peace, freedom, and unity among Kurds.

The Arab World Institute takes us on a journey to discover the world's first international maritime port, dating back nearly ...

From humble beginnings in small settlements, the urban population has grown steadily. With technological advances, especially ...

The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.