Earliest Evidence of 'Barley' Beer Found From 2500-Yr-Old Clay Cups, 'Ground Breaking' Technique Used Throughout history, ...

Although many researchers assume that birthday celebrations date back to the ancient Egyptians, the earliest textual evidence ...

"Beer is a quintessential Mesopotamian food stuff ... It really defines Mesopotamian identities in many ways." ...

Whether it’s the luxury of truffles, the sensuality of oysters, or the heat of chilli, these foods carry histories of passion ...

From the Bronze age to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, the discovery and development of new materials has been a ...

Learn how environmental changes have humbled many of history’s most successful and dominant cultures.

We took different elements and created something new, with better properties that either ingredient and unique qualities. The ...

Students explored the issues around Indonesia’s new capital city through local perspectives and historical examples of ...

The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, ...

In her short film Mesopotamia, TX, director/writer Lucy Gamades presents the chance meeting of two strangers (Megan Greener and Nicky Maindiratta) at a solar eclipse gathering on a hilltop in Texas.

Daniel Kennefick will preview his fall 2025 Honors College Signature Seminar and trace the evolution of eclipse prediction through 12 key historical examples.