A dictionary of the ancient Akkadian language, the language of Assyria and Babylon, has been completed after 90 years and published by the University of Chicago. "This is a heroic and significant moment in history," beamed Dr Irving Finkel of the British Museum's Middle East department. As a young man...
Posted by Michael Bates on February 14, 2017 10:50 PM
UPDATE: Don't bother with the Sacra Pagina exhibit at ORU, especially if you have young children. The line to see the first exhibit case stretched halfway around the room. After waiting for over 30 minutes with two kids bored and tired of standing in line, we were finally up to...
Posted by Michael Bates on January 30, 2013 7:25 PM
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