Articles related to "Assyrian"
Assyrian Indigenous People
Assyrian Indigenous peoples in the Middle East have had half their population massacred or removed over the last century.
assyrian sovereignty • assyrian indigenous • assyrian native • modern assyria • syrian indigenous
Assyrian Indigenous peoples in the Middle East have had half their population massacred or removed over the last century.
assyrian sovereignty • assyrian indigenous • assyrian native • modern assyria • syrian indigenous
The Ancient Assyrians
One of the world's first great military powers, the Assyrians used their aggressive power and cunning to build their empire to heights never seen before.
assyria • assyrian • mesopotamia • near east • sargon
One of the world's first great military powers, the Assyrians used their aggressive power and cunning to build their empire to heights never seen before.
assyria • assyrian • mesopotamia • near east • sargon
Anatolia And The Assyrian Colonial Period
The accounts of these merchants provide a written record of Bronze Age commerce as well as insight into the development of society in Anatolia and northern Mesopotamia.
bronze age • karum • kanesh • hittites • assyrian colonial period
The accounts of these merchants provide a written record of Bronze Age commerce as well as insight into the development of society in Anatolia and northern Mesopotamia.
bronze age • karum • kanesh • hittites • assyrian colonial period
What is Mesopotamia?
Definition of the glossary term Mesopotamia
mesopotamia • middle east • tigris • euphrates • fertile crescent
Definition of the glossary term Mesopotamia
mesopotamia • middle east • tigris • euphrates • fertile crescent
Sumach – A Taste of Mesopotamia
Chicken Sumach - A delicious and foolproof recipe that is great for a dinner party or a family meal
sumac • sumak • sumach • middle eastern cookery • sumac spice
Chicken Sumach - A delicious and foolproof recipe that is great for a dinner party or a family meal
sumac • sumak • sumach • middle eastern cookery • sumac spice
What is a ziggurat?
Definition of the glossary term ziggurat
ziggurat • mesopotamia • sumerian • babylonian • assyrian
Definition of the glossary term ziggurat
ziggurat • mesopotamia • sumerian • babylonian • assyrian
Iraq's Indigenous Peoples
Iraqis are not one undifferentiated culture, as perceived in the west. Here's a guest article from an indigenous Iraqi group - AINA.
syriac language • iraq indigenous • chaldean people • assyrian history • iraq christians
Iraqis are not one undifferentiated culture, as perceived in the west. Here's a guest article from an indigenous Iraqi group - AINA.
syriac language • iraq indigenous • chaldean people • assyrian history • iraq christians
The Prophet Isaiah, God's Faithful Spokesman
Three events in Isaiah's prophetic treasure trove are worthy of a closer look: his "calling" vision, the miraculous defeat of the Assyrian army, and Messianic prophecies.
prophet isaiah • isaiah’s vision • who shall i send • prophecies of messiah • prophecy about jesus
Three events in Isaiah's prophetic treasure trove are worthy of a closer look: his "calling" vision, the miraculous defeat of the Assyrian army, and Messianic prophecies.
prophet isaiah • isaiah’s vision • who shall i send • prophecies of messiah • prophecy about jesus
Is Bible History Accurate?
Archaeological evidence supports the accuracy of Biblical accounts almost to King David's time. Why is the rest in doubt?
bible • biblical historical evidence • religion • israelites • king david
Archaeological evidence supports the accuracy of Biblical accounts almost to King David's time. Why is the rest in doubt?
bible • biblical historical evidence • religion • israelites • king david
Through the Past Lightly
Everything in science past isn't recorded in the annals of history.
asimov • glass • coal • aqueduct • magnetism
Everything in science past isn't recorded in the annals of history.
asimov • glass • coal • aqueduct • magnetism
God Wants to Provide for the Needs of Christians
Like a good earthly father wants to provide for his children, God wants people to look heavenward for solutions to all of their problems.
god’s provision • difficult times • trust god for help • do it yourself • idolatry
Like a good earthly father wants to provide for his children, God wants people to look heavenward for solutions to all of their problems.
god’s provision • difficult times • trust god for help • do it yourself • idolatry
The Babylonians
During a time of great instability in a region without unity, the Babylonians managed to bring city-states together, and form one of the world's first superpowers.
babylonians • mesopotamia • babylon • hammurabi • nebuchadnezzar
During a time of great instability in a region without unity, the Babylonians managed to bring city-states together, and form one of the world's first superpowers.
babylonians • mesopotamia • babylon • hammurabi • nebuchadnezzar
Iraq Study Group Report
Iraq needs a fresh approach; free from party political pressures and ulterior motives. Was the Baker-Hamilton Report a missed opportunity?
the iraq study group report • cultural diplomacy • baker-hamiliton report • the accordance front • former secretary of state james a. baker iii
Iraq needs a fresh approach; free from party political pressures and ulterior motives. Was the Baker-Hamilton Report a missed opportunity?
the iraq study group report • cultural diplomacy • baker-hamiliton report • the accordance front • former secretary of state james a. baker iii
Israeli Native Title
Israel has the most successful and openly supported Native Title claim in the world. They get to be colonists and natives simultaneously!
israel colonisation • palestine colonisation • israel native title • jewish native title • israel land claim
Israel has the most successful and openly supported Native Title claim in the world. They get to be colonists and natives simultaneously!
israel colonisation • palestine colonisation • israel native title • jewish native title • israel land claim
Ancient Tarsus in Asia Minor
Site of one of the oldest Middle East settlements, Tarsus played a prominent role in the histories of competing Near East and Mediterranean empires.
ancient tarsus • paul and tarsus • tarsus as a university city • tarsus and early education • history of tarsus
Site of one of the oldest Middle East settlements, Tarsus played a prominent role in the histories of competing Near East and Mediterranean empires.
ancient tarsus • paul and tarsus • tarsus as a university city • tarsus and early education • history of tarsus
The Hittites
The mysterious Hittites ruled Mesopotamia from the 17th - 13th centuries B.C., and were able to enlighten the world about this powerful and influential region.
hittite • hittite • empire • mesopotamia • babylonian
The mysterious Hittites ruled Mesopotamia from the 17th - 13th centuries B.C., and were able to enlighten the world about this powerful and influential region.
hittite • hittite • empire • mesopotamia • babylonian
Judith as Therapist: Gentileschi's Active Heroine
Artemisia Gentileschi is known for her depiction of the active heroine, as opposed to the passive heroines depicted by her male counterparts. In an age before widespread "girl power," what could have been the impetus behind this break from tradition?
gentileschi • tassi • caravaggio • bologna
Artemisia Gentileschi is known for her depiction of the active heroine, as opposed to the passive heroines depicted by her male counterparts. In an age before widespread "girl power," what could have been the impetus behind this break from tradition?
gentileschi • tassi • caravaggio • bologna
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
The afterlife, tombs, scarabs, mummies, and pyramids, curiosities of ancient Egypt.
rosicrucian order • fountains • meditation pond • sculpture • planetarium
The afterlife, tombs, scarabs, mummies, and pyramids, curiosities of ancient Egypt.
rosicrucian order • fountains • meditation pond • sculpture • planetarium
The Turks
This article is on the Turkish people and their nation. It seeks to explain the history of the Turkish nation and the
turkey • turks • pasha • europe
This article is on the Turkish people and their nation. It seeks to explain the history of the Turkish nation and the
turkey • turks • pasha • europe
Alphabets Part 1: Hebrew
Seshat offers fascinating facts about the Hebrew Alphabet in Part 1 of the Alphabet series which profiles the beauty of a variety of alphabets as both visual and communication tools.
letter arts • paper arts • seshat • seshat • hebrew
Seshat offers fascinating facts about the Hebrew Alphabet in Part 1 of the Alphabet series which profiles the beauty of a variety of alphabets as both visual and communication tools.
letter arts • paper arts • seshat • seshat • hebrew
Catching Up With Catch-22
As the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush mounts its own frighteningly funny exercise in missile defense, I am taking a look back at when the liberals had the last laugh in war.
catch-22 • catch • 22 • joseph • heller
As the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush mounts its own frighteningly funny exercise in missile defense, I am taking a look back at when the liberals had the last laugh in war.
catch-22 • catch • 22 • joseph • heller
Chemical and Biological Weapons--Background and History
Information about chemical and biological weapons
chemical weapon • chemical warfare • biological weapon • bioweapon • biological warfare
Information about chemical and biological weapons
chemical weapon • chemical warfare • biological weapon • bioweapon • biological warfare
Lovely Leeks
Whether it appears in a hearty soup or is worn in a hat, the lowly leek is a lovely vegetable to use in soups, no matter what the season.
leek • vichyssoise • cawl cennin • cock-a-leekie • wales
Whether it appears in a hearty soup or is worn in a hat, the lowly leek is a lovely vegetable to use in soups, no matter what the season.
leek • vichyssoise • cawl cennin • cock-a-leekie • wales
Traditional Arabic Musical Instruments: Oud, Shababa, Tableh, Duff, Qanan, and Rababa
Part One of a two part article: Brief introduction to Arabic music with links to music sites, sites on Arabic performers, and other information on Arabic music.
arabic musical instruments • arab musical instruments • oud • shababa • nay
Part One of a two part article: Brief introduction to Arabic music with links to music sites, sites on Arabic performers, and other information on Arabic music.
arabic musical instruments • arab musical instruments • oud • shababa • nay
Biowarfare
The first recorded accounts of biological agents being used as weapons were from the 6th century B.C.
biological agent • biowarfare • black death • plague • smallpox
The first recorded accounts of biological agents being used as weapons were from the 6th century B.C.
biological agent • biowarfare • black death • plague • smallpox
Easter's Pagan Past
As eggs and rabbits start popping up in stores and on the television, it is always valuable to look back and remember where those familiar symbols came from.
easter pagan traditions • easter bunnies • easter eggs • history of easter • eostre
As eggs and rabbits start popping up in stores and on the television, it is always valuable to look back and remember where those familiar symbols came from.
easter pagan traditions • easter bunnies • easter eggs • history of easter • eostre
History and Uses of the Magic Circle
The magic circle used in modern Pagan rituals has an ancient past. Learn its possible origins and how it has been revived to fit the modern ritualist's needs.
history of the magic circle • casting a magic circle • size of magic circle • magic circle as communication tool • how the circle creates sacred space
The magic circle used in modern Pagan rituals has an ancient past. Learn its possible origins and how it has been revived to fit the modern ritualist's needs.
history of the magic circle • casting a magic circle • size of magic circle • magic circle as communication tool • how the circle creates sacred space
Jonah and the People of Ninevah
The story of Jonah is one of the most loved stories of the Bible, yet disagreement has existed for years over Jonah's true motivations.
jonah and the whale • bible • bible study • old testament • ninevah
The story of Jonah is one of the most loved stories of the Bible, yet disagreement has existed for years over Jonah's true motivations.
jonah and the whale • bible • bible study • old testament • ninevah
Latke Recipe
During the Festival of Lights, Jews enjoy many holiday foods which require quantities of oil to prepare, in commemoration of the Temple oil burning for eight days.
latkes recipe • chanukah recipes • chanukah foods • chanukah • why chanukah foods have so much oil
During the Festival of Lights, Jews enjoy many holiday foods which require quantities of oil to prepare, in commemoration of the Temple oil burning for eight days.
latkes recipe • chanukah recipes • chanukah foods • chanukah • why chanukah foods have so much oil
Megiddo the Biblical Armageddon
The ancient city of Megiddo, now a World Heritage Site, is one of the most remarkable tells (hills) in the Levant and scene of the first ever recorded battle in history.
biblical megiddo • armageddon • hazor • gezer • via maris
The ancient city of Megiddo, now a World Heritage Site, is one of the most remarkable tells (hills) in the Levant and scene of the first ever recorded battle in history.
biblical megiddo • armageddon • hazor • gezer • via maris
Return of the Jews to Israel
The dream of living as a free people in their ancestral homeland remained a cherished wish and unfulfilled longing for centuries in the heart of every Jewish family.
return of the jews • scattered jews • persecution of jews • promised land • ancestral homeland
The dream of living as a free people in their ancestral homeland remained a cherished wish and unfulfilled longing for centuries in the heart of every Jewish family.
return of the jews • scattered jews • persecution of jews • promised land • ancestral homeland
The Code of Hammurabi
Hammurabi, a ruler of ancient Babylon, codified existing laws into a single code of laws. The codification is considered to be milestone in the history of law.
hammurabi • codification • law • jurisprudence • code
Hammurabi, a ruler of ancient Babylon, codified existing laws into a single code of laws. The codification is considered to be milestone in the history of law.
hammurabi • codification • law • jurisprudence • code
Bronze Age Trading,
By considering evidence available from marine excavations, artefacts from tombs and fragments of pottery, it is possible to trace the development of shipping in Cyprus.
bronze age trading in cyprus • bronze age shipping in cyprus • ports of ancient cyprus • amathus • kition
By considering evidence available from marine excavations, artefacts from tombs and fragments of pottery, it is possible to trace the development of shipping in Cyprus.
bronze age trading in cyprus • bronze age shipping in cyprus • ports of ancient cyprus • amathus • kition
A Celebration of the Worlds Most Fragile Wonders
A review of Holly Hughes' book, "500 Places to See Before They Disappear" published by Frommer's®. A book that points out what we are losing on the planet and why.
frommer's® 500 places to see before they disappear • a celebration of the worlds most fragile wonders • tikal • el peten • guatemala
A review of Holly Hughes' book, "500 Places to See Before They Disappear" published by Frommer's®. A book that points out what we are losing on the planet and why.
frommer's® 500 places to see before they disappear • a celebration of the worlds most fragile wonders • tikal • el peten • guatemala
Chanukah Jelly Doughnut Recipe
Home-made Jelly Doughnuts Fried in Oil are Special Treats during Chanukah. These Little Beauties Take Bit of Time and Effort, but are well worth the effort.
jelly doughnut recipe • chanukah recipe • sufaganiot recipe • chanukah foods • chanukah fried foods
Home-made Jelly Doughnuts Fried in Oil are Special Treats during Chanukah. These Little Beauties Take Bit of Time and Effort, but are well worth the effort.
jelly doughnut recipe • chanukah recipe • sufaganiot recipe • chanukah foods • chanukah fried foods
Copper Metallurgy in Cyprus
The Romans called it aes cyprium. The noun was eventually dropped and it was shortened to cyprium. Later it became cuprum, the root of the English word copper.
copper metallurgy in cyprus • bronze age cyprus • root of word copper • copper oxhide ingots • eastern mediterranean trade in antiquity
The Romans called it aes cyprium. The noun was eventually dropped and it was shortened to cyprium. Later it became cuprum, the root of the English word copper.
copper metallurgy in cyprus • bronze age cyprus • root of word copper • copper oxhide ingots • eastern mediterranean trade in antiquity
Hatra Iraq a Parthian City and UNESCO Site
Hatra, Iraq, capital of the first Arab Kingdom, is one of the best-preserved examples of a Parthian city and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
hatra iraq • parthian city • location opening scenes exorcist • unesco world heritage site • silk route
Hatra, Iraq, capital of the first Arab Kingdom, is one of the best-preserved examples of a Parthian city and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
hatra iraq • parthian city • location opening scenes exorcist • unesco world heritage site • silk route
History of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Middle East has endured years of conflict and war between its people. This divergence has lead groups and individuals to take extreme actions.
israeli-palestinian conflict • war in middle east • suicide bombings in middle east • religious extremism in history • terrorist violence in middle eastern history
The Middle East has endured years of conflict and war between its people. This divergence has lead groups and individuals to take extreme actions.
israeli-palestinian conflict • war in middle east • suicide bombings in middle east • religious extremism in history • terrorist violence in middle eastern history
How to Witness to Those from Other Faiths
The Great Commission encourages Christians to share their faith with everyone, which includes those from other faiths.
witness other faith • share gospel non christians • christianity building bridges • great commssion not optional • jesus messia other faiths
The Great Commission encourages Christians to share their faith with everyone, which includes those from other faiths.
witness other faith • share gospel non christians • christianity building bridges • great commssion not optional • jesus messia other faiths
Lapis Lazuli Healing Properties
Lapis Lazuil could be the perfect stone for all those looking to: "open up".
lapis lazuli • blue stones • pyrite • lazurite • contact metamorphism
Lapis Lazuil could be the perfect stone for all those looking to: "open up".
lapis lazuli • blue stones • pyrite • lazurite • contact metamorphism
Predicting the End of the World - One More Time
When will the world end? Many people ask that question or this, How long before the world is destroyed? Here are some of the people who've predicted the end of the world.
prediciting the end of the world • when will the world end? • is this the end times? • how many times has the end of the world been pred • when was the forst time the end of he world was pr
When will the world end? Many people ask that question or this, How long before the world is destroyed? Here are some of the people who've predicted the end of the world.
prediciting the end of the world • when will the world end? • is this the end times? • how many times has the end of the world been pred • when was the forst time the end of he world was pr
Ramses II Confronts the Hittite Empire
Ramses II spent most of his long reign keeping the Egyptian Empire in tact but his treaty with Hattusilis III produced long term peace, ending years of warfare.
ramses ii and kadesh • battle of qadesh • imperial egypt and the hittites • ancient near east battles • ramses and the hittites
Ramses II spent most of his long reign keeping the Egyptian Empire in tact but his treaty with Hattusilis III produced long term peace, ending years of warfare.
ramses ii and kadesh • battle of qadesh • imperial egypt and the hittites • ancient near east battles • ramses and the hittites
The Amarna Letters
How this collection of clay tablets containing the diplomatic records of the last Pharaoh's of Egypt's 18th Dynasty came to shape histories image of Bronze Age politics.
egyptian new kingdom • 18th dynasty • bronze age • ancient empires • ugarit
How this collection of clay tablets containing the diplomatic records of the last Pharaoh's of Egypt's 18th Dynasty came to shape histories image of Bronze Age politics.
egyptian new kingdom • 18th dynasty • bronze age • ancient empires • ugarit
The History of Crucifixion
During the Easter period reenactments of Christ's death take place worldwide. Crucifixion dates at least to 700 BC and remains the law in some countries today.
crucifixion • the passion of the christ • good friday • death penalty • capital punishment
During the Easter period reenactments of Christ's death take place worldwide. Crucifixion dates at least to 700 BC and remains the law in some countries today.
crucifixion • the passion of the christ • good friday • death penalty • capital punishment
The Palace of Persepolis
Persepolis was one of the great Persian temple complexes until it was destroyed by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.
persepolis • persian palaces • achaemenid art • audience relief • persian empire
Persepolis was one of the great Persian temple complexes until it was destroyed by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.
persepolis • persian palaces • achaemenid art • audience relief • persian empire
Vampires
Vampires may have existed only in legends, but people in the Middle Ages blamed them for the outbreak of the Bubonic plague.
vampires • vampire legends • vampire mythology • vampires and the bubonic plague • bubonic plague
Vampires may have existed only in legends, but people in the Middle Ages blamed them for the outbreak of the Bubonic plague.
vampires • vampire legends • vampire mythology • vampires and the bubonic plague • bubonic plague
What is The Evil Eye?
The Evil Eye, Malocchio, also spelled Mal Occhio in Italian, is an ancient and nearly universal belief. The Italian Strega (Pagans or Witches) have a way to cure this.
pagan • evil eye • malocchio • strega • witch
The Evil Eye, Malocchio, also spelled Mal Occhio in Italian, is an ancient and nearly universal belief. The Italian Strega (Pagans or Witches) have a way to cure this.
pagan • evil eye • malocchio • strega • witch
Jerusalem Times: 31 May 33AD
Would the "Jerusalem Times" have reported on the events of Pentecost? 25 drachmas will let you discover what was reported.
pentecost • flames • languages • tongues • temple
Would the "Jerusalem Times" have reported on the events of Pentecost? 25 drachmas will let you discover what was reported.
pentecost • flames • languages • tongues • temple
Jews - The Chosen people
This is an article about the Jews. The Jews are a people who have retained their cultural, national and religious identity over persecution and dispersion. This article addresses their origins and their history.
jews • diaspora • israel • hebrew • persecution
This is an article about the Jews. The Jews are a people who have retained their cultural, national and religious identity over persecution and dispersion. This article addresses their origins and their history.
jews • diaspora • israel • hebrew • persecution
Son of Sam or Son of Ham?
Root of Bitterness, Worse than Dandelions! And we've included 600 years of genealogy for your reading pleasure!
shem • ham • japheth • noah • nimrod
Root of Bitterness, Worse than Dandelions! And we've included 600 years of genealogy for your reading pleasure!
shem • ham • japheth • noah • nimrod
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