Category: Ancient Mesopotamia
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Adventures in Ancient Nudity and Sexuality at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
In Idaho, tenth grade science teacher Tim McDaniel is under investigation for saying the word “vagina” in a sex ed class. In New York, students pass vaginas and penises every day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Newcomers may giggle a bit when the elevator doors open and we’re greeted by a forgotten Hellenistic…
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Why Gilgamesh is Important
As a college professor, I often lament the way in which the New York City Public Schools prepare students for college and for the world at large. Most schools are no longer requiring the reading of full length books, because taking time with a text takes away from test prep time. Even if they…
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Happy Valentine’s Day from the Archaoelogical World!
From ancient Hasanlu, Iran with love — the couple shown above were discovered in this position. Tepe Hasanlu was occupied from the Neolithic period until around 800 BCE, when it was burned to the ground. These figures were buried with no grave goods, and just a slab under their heads. What was their story? Another…
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