International scholars find that Bronze and Iron Age farmers proved resilient in the face of climate change, cultivating ...

The story of how the first cities rose from southern Mesopotamia has long fascinated scientists and historians. Many explanations point to fertile soil, farming, and trade networks as the engines of ...

Ancient Middle Eastern farmers prioritized grapes over olives, irrigating vineyards to sustain wine despite climate stress.

Farmers in the Middle East were more committed to wine production over olive growing during times of climatic change in the ...

Grape and olive farming traditions have changed through time based on shifts in climate and the needs of the local culture, ...

By the Middle Bronze Age, evidence shows that cultures in the region often enjoyed one crop over the other. Widespread ...

Ancient plant samples have shown that farmers in the Middle East prioritised wine production over olive growing during times ...

Ancient plant samples have shown that farmers in the Middle East prioritised wine production over olive growing during times ...

Iraq is among the most water-scarce countries in the world, according to UN reports. By summer 2025, the worst drought in 80 ...

Learn how Bronze- and Iron-Age people made choices about which crops to prioritize in the Eastern Mediterranean, considering the crops’ resilience, moisture requirements, and profitability through ...

Astronomers are pulling back the curtain on two of the universe’s biggest mysteries: how planets are born and how invisible ...