In the old world, many ancient civilizations have the distinction of inventing the things we take for granted today. Of those ancient civilizations, the Mesopotamians win out as the overall pioneer. The first system of writing? Mesopotamians. Mathematics? Mesopotamians. The concept of time itself? That would be the Mesopotamians as well. That being said, while … Read more
What’s the best way to learn about an ancient civilization? There are many different answers to such a question, to the point where there really is no best way to get the job done. At most, there are a few ideal solutions that you can tackle over the others, and you can jump between one … Read more
When learning about ancient civilizations, some of the most fascinating topics come from their habits in day-to-day life. While it’s great to read and watch about the greatest battles fought by ancient civilizations, there comes a time when you want to dive deeper into how they used to live. When it comes to the great … Read more
One way to help get a better understanding of an ancient civilization is by looking into the lives of their greatest leaders. While many famous leads of other civilizations are notably more famous in pop culture, there’s no denying that the great leaders of Mesopotamia are some of the greatest in the history of mankind. … Read more
At this point, you’re probably well aware of many gods and goddesses from various ancient civilizations. Ancient Greece? That’s easy, especially for those who’ve played God of War or watched a Disney film. Zeus, Hera, Hercules—pretty standard stuff all things considered. What about the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt? It’s also somewhat easy due … Read more
One of the best parts about diving deep into an ancient culture is learning all about their daily lives. Yes, the epic stories of great conquerors and royal family dramas can be fantastic in their own right, but there comes a time when even the most ardent history buffs want a little break from the … Read more
When talking about an ancient civilization, it would be remiss not to mention one of the most crucial parts of its history—the inevitable downfall. There were plenty of reasons why an ancient civilization failed, and Mesopotamia is no exception. To learn about the downfall of Mesopotamia is to understand a significant portion of history, as … Read more
It’s sometimes hard to focus on the Mesopotamian civilization the same way that you would focus on the Egyptian dynasties or the Greek peninsula. Compared to the latter two civilizations, the Mesopotamians encompass a large area with various civilizations over the course of thousands of years. The gods and goddesses number in the thousands, making … Read more
Oftentimes, the only thing a civilization has left for the modern world to find are their timeless pieces of art. While it might seem like one of those sad facts of life, there is so much more that ancient Mesopotamia provides. For example, as you are reading this, keep in mind that Mesopotamia developed the … Read more
We would do well to learn from ancient civilizations, as so many of the things we take for granted today got its start in the old world. Civilizations ranging from the Greeks to the Egyptians contributed a mind-boggling amount of achievements and inventions to create the modern world as we know it. There are even … Read more