The oldest reference in the first known writing — cuneiform — was not about gods or kings, but about beer. Lots of it. It was ...

In an instant, dark clouds engulfed the sky, obscuring the scorching sun in Al-Hizamat, a small village near Afak district in Iraq's Diwaniyah Governorate. Rain was imminent. Almost. A few minutes ...

Even though the days of the FarmVille craze are long gone (although you can still play it on Facebook), farming games are still out there, better than ever – and you can play them offline, without an ...

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The action came in response to the higher levies on Chinese imports that President Trump announced last week. By Noam Scheiber and Keith Bradsher Keith Bradsher reported from Beijing. Beijing ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

Beneath the ruins of Eridu, archaeologists have uncovered an extensive ancient irrigation system that once sustained early Mesopotamian agriculture. This network of canals, preserved for millennia, ...

This discovery provides an exceptionally clear window into the agricultural practices of early Mesopotamian farmers. Between the sixth century BC and the early first millennium BC, the farmers ...

A sprawling, hidden network of ancient irrigation canals has been uncovered near the ancient city of Eridu in southern Mesopotamia. Under the leadership of geoarchaeologist Jaafar Jotheri, researchers ...

The best farming games let you realize your agricultural dreams. From shaping your own land, to growing crops, taking care of animals, and even sometimes customizing your own accompanying ...

Sugardew Island farming works just like you'd expect — you have to till the soil, plant seeds, and water them every day until they're grown. Once the seeds are fully grown, you can harvest them and ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a vast network of canals underneath the world’s oldest city in Mesopotamia, shedding more light on the rise of farming in the region. Researchers, led by ...