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Assyria Assyria is an ancient civilization situated in the northern part of what is now Iraq. It was once one of the most powerful and influential empires in the ancient world, and its legacy is still evident today. The Assyrians were a Semitic people who spoke the Akkadian language and practiced ancient Mesopotamian religion. They are known for their powerful military, advanced architecture, and sophisticated art. Assyria was one of the earliest civilizations in the world, with its first settlements dating back to the 25th century BC. Its capital, Nineveh, was the largest city in the world at its peak. The city was sacked by the Babylonians in 612 BC and eventually fell to the Persian Empire in 605 BC. The Assyrians were renowned for their use of iron weaponry and their highly organized military which allowed them to create a vast empire stretching from Egypt to modern-day Iran. The Assyrian Empire was eventually conquered by the Medes and later by the Achaemenid Persians in 539 BC.
#OTD in 2000 – It is announced that a 1,000 year old treasure trove has been discovered by a tour guide cleaning up litter from a Co Kilkenny cave.
Located just six and a half miles from Kilkenny city, Dunmore is by far the most historically significant cave on the island of Ireland. With strong links to Celtic mythology; the scene of the massacre of 1,000 women and children; reputed to be the hiding place of Dame Alice Kyteler, who was accused and sentenced…
The Cuban Missile Crisis at 60: An Imperfect Memory, but a Useful Warning
To say that Russia’s war against Ukraine has escalated in the past month is no understatement. In response to successful Ukrainian counteroffensive measures beginning in September 2022, President Vladimir Putin struck back by authorizing massive missile strikes against Ukrainian population centers a
Trying To Drink From a Raging River – SENTENTIAE ANTIQUAE
Lucretius, De Rerum Natura 4.1084-1104 “But Venus lightly breaks the penalties suffered during love And comforting pleasure is mixed in to temper the bites. And there is hope in this: it is possible to extinguish the flame In that same body, the place where the fire arises. But nature prevents this from happening in every way.…
Harmony and Bad Ideas – SENTENTIAE ANTIQUAE
Plotinus, Ennead 1.6 On beauty “How can theories be well-measured in respect to one another? If they do in fact agree, there can be agreement and harmony even between bad ideas. The assertion that “prudence is silliness” is in agreement and harmony with the notion that “justice is a noble stupidity”, these ideas agree with…
Four Magical Treasures Of Tuatha De Danann - Ancient Pages
Thousands of years ago, a god-like race known as Tuatha de Danann - the people of the gods of Dana as they were called - came through the air to Ireland. They brought to Ireland four magical treasures that are mentioned in early Irish literature.
This Is Democracy: Infrastructure and Indigenous Communities - Not Even Past
This week, Jeremi and Zachary are joined by Professor Erika Bsumek to discuss how major infrastructure projects tend to damage indigenous communities and contribute to their erasure. Zachary sets the scene with his poem entitled, “Sonnet on the Shores of Lake Powell.” Guest Dr. Erika Bsumek is an Associate Professor of History at the University […]