Nebuchadnezzar II claimed divine inspiration for his restoration work, stating that the gods Zababa and Ishtar motivated him to undertake the project. After completing the renovations, he proclaimed: ...

Ancient medical texts found in Iraq reveal how Mesopotamian healers sometimes sent patients to sanctuaries as part of treatment.

Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.

Gender-ambiguous people in ancient Mesopotamia were powerful and important members of society more than four millennia ago.

More than 4,500 years ago, in one of humanity’s earliest civilizations, gender-diverse individuals held respected and ...

On a serene plain in southwestern Iran, the stepped ziggurat of Tchogha Zanbil has stood for more than 3,500 years, making it the best-preserved ziggurat outside Mesopotamia and one of the rare ...

Scent stacking is a new trend where individuals combine various fragrances to create a personalised scent, gaining popularity among Gen Z and Millennials.

Assyrian political organizations and religious institutions in northern Iraq have been systematically infiltrated through KRG-linked channels. Financial inducements, selective employment, and ...

A long-lost, popular song used in Babylon schools has been reconstructed, revealing how children learned to write and civic ...

The Kurdish people are one of the largest ethnic groups in the world without their own country. Many are native to the region ...