Solar eclipses were notable events to ancient Egyptian monarchs because they viewed them as messages from the sun god. Nevertheless,
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Why Sothic Dates Are Crucial to Egyptian Chronology (But Not as Traditionally Understood)
“Sothic dates” are anciently recorded observations of the heliacal rising of the star Sirius. They are critical evidence in studying
Common Sense and Astronomical Reliefs on Babylonian Boundary Stones
The incomplete illustration above contains some prominent astronomical symbols. It includes a scorpion, a representation of Scorpius constellation. The picture
The Thera Eruption—When Did It Occur, and Why Is It Important?
The volcanic eruption on Santorini Island (or Thera) in the Aegean Sea was probably the largest in recorded history. It
Why Ancient Chronology is Important
Humans learn by relating new things to facts we already know. We categorize and classify bits of information, which helps
A Better Way to Second Millennium BCE Middle Eastern Chronology
When you read an article about events in the ancient Middle East and the author assigned dates to those events,