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The English word mummy comes from the Latin mumia which is derived from the Persian mum meaning 'wax'... — [continue reading »]( [Nanshe]( Nanshe (also known as Nanse, Nazi) is the Sumerian goddess of social justice and divination, whose popularity eventually transcended her original boundaries of southern Mesopotamia toward... — [continue reading »]( [Orion]( Orion was the great hunter of Greek mythology who was famed for his good looks and many love affairs. Either his assault of or admiration from Artemis resulted in the gods transforming... — [continue reading »]( [Chauvet Cave]( The Chauvet Cave (also known as the Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Cave) is a Palaeolithic cave situated near Vallon-Pont-d’Arc in the Ardèche region of southern France that houses... — [continue reading »]( [Ancient Volterra]( Volterra (Etruscan name: Velathri, Roman: Volaterrae), located in the northern part of Tuscany, Italy, was an important Etruscan settlement between the 7th and 2nd century BCE. After... — [continue reading »]( [Ancient Egyptian Symbols]( Religion in ancient Egypt was fully integrated into the people's daily lives. The gods were present at one's birth, throughout one's life, in the transition from earthly... — [continue reading »]( [Zurich's Great Museums]( On a recent business trip to Zurich, I had the opportunity to tour two of the city's great repositories of Swiss history and culture: the Museum Rietberg and the Landesmuseum Zrich (English... — [continue reading »]( [Etruscan Trade]( The Etruscan civilization flourished in central Italy between the 8th and 2nd century BCE, and their prosperity was largely based on their exploitation of local mineral resources, both... — [continue reading »]( [Gallienus]( Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus (r. 253-268 CE), the eldest son of Emperor Valerian, was named co-emperor by his father in 253 CE. He was one of many who would claim the throne over... — [continue reading »]( [Etruscan Tomb Paintings]( The Etruscans flourished in central Italy from the 8th to 2nd century BCE, and one of their greatest legacies is the beautifully painted tombs found in many of their important towns. Tarquinia... — [continue reading »]( [Museum Exhibitions February 2017]( Every month, Ancient History Encyclopedia will share news about select museum exhibitions and events of interest to our global audience via AHetc. Exhibitions are arranged in alphabetical... — [continue reading »]( [Nanna]( Nanna (also known as Nannar, Nanna-Suen, Sin, Asimbabbar, Namrasit, Inbu) is the Mesopotamian god of the moon and wisdom. He is one of the oldest gods in the Mesopotamian pantheon and... — [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. 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