They fought the Egyptians, sacked Babylon, and built elaborate cities. Then the Hittites vanished. Today, new discoveries are ...

Wealth inequality began shaping human societies more than 10,000 years ago, long before the rise of ancient empires or the invention of writing. That's according to a new study that challenges ...

This 5,000-year-old tablet is believed to hold the world's first signature — and it's on a receipt for beer. Experts believe ...

Wealth inequality began shaping human societies more than 10,000 years ago, long before the rise of ancient empires or the invention of writing. That’s according to a new study led by Washington State ...

Notable stops include Kayseri, often seen as the gateway to Cappadocia, famous for its hot-air balloon flights and unique geological formations; Malatya, one of Anatolia's largest cities and a ...

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient civilizations and Mesopotamian ...

On 22nd anniversary, Iraq recalls National Museum looting (Apr 10, 2003). 15k+ items lost, 8k+ still missing despite recovery efforts. A major cultural tragedy.