(BBC) -- Evidence of post-traumatic stress disorder can be traced back to 1300BC - much earlier than previously thought - say researchers. The team at Anglia Ruskin University analysed translations from ancient Iraq or Mesopotamia.
How many times have parents said to their children, "Go to bed now; sweet dreams." How many times have children tried to stay up late (an adult proclivity also), squeeze more into the day and end up worrying about tomorrow? Getting a good night's sleep is important; having dreams is important.
Fairfield, Australia -- The Assyrian Diqlat School, a community language school based at Fairvale High School, recently celebrated its 40th anniversary.
I stumbled on this while researching for this coming Sunday's sermon on the so-called Jesus Sutras, early Chinese Nestorian Christian texts. Turns out that in 782 an Indian Buddhist monk named Prajna came to the Chinese imperial capital Chang'an.
According to my mother, the Christmas traditions Assyrians practiced in Baghdad less than a century ago were both similar and different than the traditions Assyrians have in Chicago. Making sure the house was as clean as possible was essential in an Assyrian household.
Chicago -- ABC7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diane Pathieu is on the cover of the inaugural issue of Assyrian Stars Magazine. The magazine focuses on promoting and highlighting Assyrian culture, heritage and members of the community that have made real strides.