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This week's articles from Ancient History Encyclopedia fresh in your inbox! [View this email in your browser] Our mission is to improve history education worldwide by creating the most complete, freely accessible and reliable history resource in the world. [Support Us] This Week's Articles [Enlil] Enlil (also known as Ellil and Nunamnir) was the Sumerian god of the air in the Mesopotamian Pantheon but was more powerful than any other elemental deities and eventually was worshiped... — [continue reading »] [Etruscan Bronze Mirrors] The Etruscan civilization flourished in central Italy between the 7th and 4th century BCE and produced distinctive art in the form of decorated pottery, figure sculpture, wall paintings... — [continue reading »] [Nisaba] Nisaba (also Naga, Se-Naga, Nissaba, Nidaba, and associated with Nanibgal) is the Sumerian goddess of writing, accounts, and scribe of the gods. Although her name is commonly given... — [continue reading »] [Veii] Veii (modern name: Isola Farnese, in Etruscan: Vei), was an important Etruscan town located near the west coast of central Italy. Lying just 16 km north of Rome, it was the most southerly... — [continue reading »] [Anu] Anu (also known as An) is an early Mesopotamian sky god who was later viewed as the Father of the Gods and ruler of the heavens, a position which then passed to his son Enlil. He is... — [continue reading »] [Bucchero] Bucchero wares are a shiny dark grey to black pottery produced by the Etruscans of central Italy from the 7th to 4th century BCE. Used for everyday purposes and as funerary and votive objects... — [continue reading »] [The Merovingians in Paris] The Merovingian kingdoms were arguably the most important polities to emerge after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, blending Gallo-Roman art and culture with Germanic Frankish customs... — [continue reading »] [Cerveteri] Cerveteri (Etruscan name: Cisra or Caisra, Greek: Agylla, Roman: Caere) was an important Etruscan town which flourished between the 7th and 4th century BCE. Located near the western coast... — [continue reading »] [Homo Erectus] Homo erectus, or ‘upright man’, is an extinct species of human that occupies an intriguing spot within the human evolutionary lineage. These prehistoric hunter-gatherers... — [continue reading »] [Gula] Gula (also known as Ninkarrak) is the Babylonian goddess of healing and patroness of doctors, healing arts, and medical practices. She is first attested to in the Ur III Period (2047-1750... — [continue reading »] Support Our Work In the last year we have helped over 15 million people learn about ancient history, for free. Become a member and support us with just $5 per month. [Become a Member] Get Involved We're a non-profit with the mission to create the most complete, accessible, and reliable history resource in the world and to improve the level of history education & historical awareness among the general public. You can join our efforts to achieve that! Write for Us You could write for the most widely read ancient history encyclopedia online. Our content is produced, edited, and published by volunteer contributors. [W][rite for us] Share Your Photos Have you recently visited an ancient site or a museum? Help bring the ancient world to life and make it more accessible and understandable to our readers. [Share photo][s] Visit Our Shop We've turned amazing historical images into stunning prints and created a custom clothing collection too. Visit our shop and see the ancient world come alive. [Visit our shop] Buy Books We love books. That's why we've partnered with Amazon and Book Depository to offer you our personal favourites, reviewed by the AHE staff. [Visit our bookshop] Tell Your Friends We don't advertise, word of mouth is how we grow. If you like what we do, please go ahead and tell your friends about us. [T][ell your friends][on Facebook] Get even more involved... Join the Team We’re passionate about history and we want to inspire our readers with the stories of the past. Ancient History Encyclopedia is run by contributors from all over the world. Our core team hails from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Argentina, Germany, and Italy. We're always looking for people from all walks of life. [Join the team] [Facebook] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Twitter] [Instagram] [Instagram] [Google Plus] [Google Plus] [Pinterest] [Pinterest] [Tumblr] [Tumblr] You have signed up for our weekly newsletter. Our mailing address is: Ancient History Encyclopedia 8 Precision Court Park Terrace East Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5DJ United Kingdom [Add us to your address book] [unsubscribe from this list] [update subscription preferences] [MailChimp Email Marketing]