The lyre was invented by the Sumerians of ancient Iraq around 3200 BCE. Its design was developed from the harp by replacing the single bow shape with two upright arms joined by a crossbar, and the ...

A Sumerian “sacred code” has been deciphered, revealing divinely inspired building instructions echoed in the Bible. Experts ...

Sumerian "Farmer's Almanac" The recent discovery of an inscribed clay tablet at the site of an ancient city near modern Baghdad has made possible the translation of a 3,500-year-old agricultural ...

There’s something majestic about outdoor art. Against landscapes, cityscapes or seascapes, sculpture can take on an entirely new life. Al fresco, art is at its most accessible. It is used to ...

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Is the order of the modern alphabet connected to how our shared ancestors counted the phases of the moon and its effect on ...

Narrator: Hello, future people of the UK. Would you like to visit me at the dawn of civilisation in ancient Sumer? Well, to do that, you’ve got to travel back in time. Back before the Vikings ...

France is the guest-of-honor of JISP this year in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between China and France. Among the featured artists from France are Martial Raysse ...

Over the past century, the state has provided refuge for renegades like Agnes Martin and Judy Chicago. It still does, even ...

David Warther Carvings is an enjoyable place to visit for every member of the family, any season of the year. The hilltop portico and clock tower pavilion with it’s observation deck provide ...