2,700-year-old tablet depicts epilepsy ‘demon’

A 2,700-year-old cuneiform tablet from ancient Iraq depicts the demon that the ancient Assyrians thought caused epilepsy.

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What’s behind the protests in Iraq?

Protests in Iraq have raged since September. A Middle East studies expert explains who the protestors are and what they want.

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