Known in the Bible as the chief god of the Philistines, Dagan's origins in fact go back much further and his cult's influence spreads across the Near East.

May 20, 2012 – Robert McRoberts

Although writing has been around for many generations, few people are aware of its primeval origins.

May 13, 2012 – Eliot Elwar

King Croesus emerges from ancient history as a tragic figure whose great wealth blinded him and led to the downfall of his kingdom.

Mar 25, 2012 – Michael Streich

During the Late Bronze Age one of the most important cities of the Near East was the Syrian coastal city of Ugarit.

Dec 11, 2011 – Robert McRoberts

In the final decades of the 17th century BCE a new kingdom was born in Anatolia.

Sep 10, 2011 – Robert McRoberts