Tag: Roman New Year oaths

Ancient roots of New Year’s resolutions

Life December 31, 2025 at 17:00

Babylonian Akitu: Vows to gods Origins trace to ancient Mesopotamia's Akitu festival, 3,000-4,000 years ago in Babylon (modern Iraq, 55 miles south of Baghdad). Held...

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Russia claims Ukraine killed 27 people at a New Year’s party

January 2, 2026 at 15:24

“Isotita” union seeks tax withholding adjustment

Economy January 2, 2026 at 15:12

"Isotita" union's Board of Directors has formally requested the Accountant...

Japan PM pushes for more female toilets in parliament building

International January 2, 2026 at 15:06

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has joined around 60...

ON THIS DAY: First photograph of the Moon, probably (1839)

On this Day January 2, 2026 at 15:04

On this day in 1839, Louis Daguerre- one of...

US drug boat strike kills five

International January 2, 2026 at 14:59

US Southern Command announced Wednesday strikes on two boats...