In reality, after the Assyrian captivity from 720 BC and after the Babylonian captivity from 586 BC, there had not been an ...
A rising Hittite kingdom fought for trade routes, marched through Syria, and then struck Babylon itself, toppling the last heirs of Hammurabi’s world. This chapter follows the shock of conquest, the ...
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On November 21, 2025, Xinhua Institute released a think tank report entitled Joining Hands to Advance Toward an Eco-Friendly ...
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Mr Trump may be picking on small and less powerful nations incapable of retaliating against the US, but by balkanising the ...
Explore the rich history of New Year celebrations, from ancient traditions to modern customs, highlighting diverse meanings ...
New Year’s celebrations have a rich history that predates modern civilization. The earliest known celebration occurred around 4,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia with the Babylonian festival of ...
From ancient China and Jewish ritual meals to Ottoman flatbreads and British gambling halls, the sandwich's journey is far ...