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Am I Related to Nergal?
I followed this link and discovered that Glen Beck is questioning whether I am related to the ancient Mesopotamian god of the Netherworld. I am also, apparently, a “pinko commie leftocrat.” But I’m...
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Commemorating a Sad Day
Inside Higher Ed has an article up today by Scott McLemee discussing the history of book destruction. Here’s a teaser: On April 14, 2003 — seven years ago today, and just over two weeks before George...
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Gilgamesh and Star Wars
In recognition of Star Wars Day (May the fourth be with you!) I submit this Lucas-inspired Gilgamesh teaching tip. One of the most annoying change to the original Star Wars (aka Episode IV: New Hope)...
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Sun god tattoo
From a click, click, click on the interwebs the other day I ran across a series of science tattoos at the Science Tattoo Emporium. This particular piece is Ahura Mazda based off a Persepolis relief of...
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Even more Persian Tattoos
As a follow up to yesterday’s post on the tattoo of Ahura Mazda, Chuck Jones tweeted me this post of more Persian tattoos. My favorite is the one to the left, obviously inspired by the Assyrian hunt...
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A Celebration of Sorts
Today marks the 2333rd anniversary of Alexander the Great’s death. In the short span of 32 years Alexander took the world by storm by unifying the Greek homeland, amassing a huge empire that span three...
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A Cursory Glance at Israelite Cuneiform
I’m in the throes of preparing for my dissertation defense (this Thursday, 7/22/10), but I felt I finally had to jump in on the recent discoveries of cuneiform tablets in Israel. By far, the most...
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Gilgamesh on Stage at the Bushwick
Blogcritics.org has a review of Immortal: The Gilgamesh Variations The wooden staircase you climb to get to the Bushwick Starr theater has more character than some entire plays. You’re rewarded for the...
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Map of the History of Science Fiction
Brooklyn-based artist Ward Shelly has compiled a map of science fiction starting with the early twining of “fear and wonder” and moving through most of western thought. Gilgamesh gets an early shout...
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Back in the Saddle
In pre-Julian times, the calendar started in March. So for someone like myself who is more at home in the ancient world and think that CE refers to “Current Events,” this is as good a time as any to...
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