The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.

In Mesopotamia, the birthplace of civilization, the earliest known writing system started around 3,000 BCE. Developed by the Sumerians and written on clay tablets, the first cuneiform is largely ...

This multi-volume History of Civilizations of Central Asia is the first attempt to present a comprehensive picture of the cultures that flourished and vanished at the heart of the Eurasian continent ...

IT is very satisfactory to see that Dr. Wingfield-Stratford's work, reviewed in NATURE of June 8, 1929, p. 863, has already reached a second edition in one volume. The price of the first edition ...

The Eurocentric concept of the “Dark Ages” has often obscured the rich, diverse, and sophisticated developments in Africa.

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from ...