(Modified 7 May 2025) The last post discussed the evidence that seemingly links the eruption of Thera with events during
Tag: Absolute chronology
The Thera Eruption as a Pivotal Point in Chinese Chronology
The sun dimmed. Frost occurred in July. Heavy rainfall toppled temples and buildings. Hot and cold weather arrived in disorder.
Babylonian Chronology: Problems and Solutions
Much of the Babylonian timeline is missing due to the lack of extant and intact king lists. Babylonian King List
What Kinds of Astronomical Evidence Are Useful for Egyptian Chronology?
Several types of astronomical data are essential for Egyptian chronology. These include records of the heliacal rising of Sirius (Sothic
Middle Chronology Advocates’ Efforts to Expand One Century into Two
Multiple astronomical anchors and other scientific data demonstrate that the Middle Chronology model of the Venus Tablets of Ammi-şaduqa during
The Bad Habit of Reinterpreting Data to Conform with Tradition (Or How to Cook a Frog)
Ancient Middle Eastern chronology is complex and involves many data types from various empires, kingdoms, and regions. While interpreting that
The Venus Tablets Ultra-Low Chronology Is Half Correct
A previous post, “The Ironic Accuracy of the Venus Tablets Middle Chronology Model,” discussed the reasons that prove the Venus
Common Sense and Divergent Chronological Records
One researcher wrote, ‘We should trust that ancient chronological record keepers were correct and accept the details in their documents
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