Welcome to Our Human Past, a digital archive of humanity’s journey from the earliest hominins to modern civilizations. Here, history is not just about dates—it’s about discovery, identity, and understanding where we came from.
- Who Was Cyrus the Great? Exploring His Link to Zoroastrianismby Dr. Harjot SinghCyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BCE, is remembered not just as a brilliant conqueror but as a visionary ruler who championed tolerance and human rights centuries ahead of his time. Revered by Greeks and Hebrews alike, his leadership redefined kingship in the ancient world. But beyond the battlefield and the royal court, one question continues to intrigue historians: what was Cyrus’s relationship with Zoroastrianism, the ancient Persian religion that emphasized truth, order, and the eternal struggle between good and evil? In this blog, we delve into the life of Cyrus the Great, his empire-building legacy, and the enigmatic spiritual world that may have shaped his rule.
- Justinian the Great: Was He a Good Emperor and What Did He Do for the Byzantine Empire?by Dr. Harjot SinghExplore the life and legacy of Emperor Justinian I — from his ambitious reforms and monumental achievements to the reasons he earned the title ‘the Great.’ Discover what he did for the Byzantine Empire and why his reign remains one of the most influential in history.
- The Neolithic Revolution: Transition from Hunting-Gathering to Agricultureby Dr. Harjot SinghIntroduction Imagine a world where food was never guaranteed. For tens of thousands of years, humans… Read more: The Neolithic Revolution: Transition from Hunting-Gathering to Agriculture
- Phoenician Trade Networks: Role in the Mediterranean Worldby Dr. Harjot Singh🌍 1. Introduction to the Phoenicians and Their Maritime Culture Imagine a time long before GPS… Read more: Phoenician Trade Networks: Role in the Mediterranean World
- What Is the Out of Africa Theory? A Complete Guideby Dr. Harjot SinghIntroduction: What is the Out of Africa Theory? The Out of Africa Theory is one of… Read more: What Is the Out of Africa Theory? A Complete Guide