Massive Relief Depicting Assyrian Gods and King Ashurbanipal Unearthed in Ancient Nineveh
Archaeologists from Heidelberg University uncover a unique 12-ton royal relief in Iraq’s ancient Assyrian capital A team of archaeologists from Heidelberg University has made a remarkable discovery in the heart of ancient Mesopotamia. During excavations at Kuyunjik Hill—part of the ancient city of Nineveh near modern-day Mosul—researchers uncovered large fragments of a colossal relief depicting
Pregnancy in the Viking Age: Warrior Women, Unborn Children, and the Silences of History
A groundbreaking study conducted by Viking specialists from the University of Nottingham and the University of Leicester is shedding new light on the experience of pregnancy during the Viking Age—offering fresh perspectives on gender, embodiment, and social norms in a society often viewed through the lens of warfare and conquest. The First Academic Focus on