5 Important Reasons to Teach Your Kids Assyrian History
As a tribute to the traditional twelve-day celebration of the Assyrian New Year, we’re sharing unique ways to honor Akitu no matter…
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Liven up your home for Kha b’Nissan
The first of April—or Kha b’Nissan—marks the Assyrian New Year, also known as Akitu. In ancient Assyria, the new year was celebrated…
How to make a tissue paper Assyrian flag
The first of April—or Kha b’Nissan—marks the Assyrian New Year, also known as Akitu. In ancient Assyria, the new year was celebrated…
Kha b’Nissan—the Assyrian New Year
The first of April marks Akitu—the Assyrian New Year, commonly referred to as Kha b’Nissan. It is the most important Assyrian national…
7 books you need on your shelf
The Ashurbanipal Library at AUAF is home to the largest collection of Assyrian texts in the world. You’ll find everything from old…
Art for Kids: Ishtar Gate Mosaic
The Ishtar Gate is one of the most iconic sites in the Assyrian homeland. Erected during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II,…
Glue Art for Kids: Ancient Assyrian Metalworking
The Assyrian Empire is known for its rich material culture—magnificent stone wall reliefs, colossal gateway figures, and legendary towers. Often overlooked, however,…
How-to: Our Adorable Thanksgiving Shoot
Another year, another Thanksgiving. Whether your family served turkey, or went the traditional Assyrian route—serving dolma and the likes instead—you’re probably all…
13 Unique Christmas Gifts for Any Assyrian
It’s officially the season to start hunting down thoughtful presents for your favorite people. Whether you’ve already gotten a head-start on your…
6 Ways to Teach Your Kids their Assyrian Heritage
Culture is a defining piece of an individual’s identity, shaping how they see themselves and the groups with which they identify. Every…
Easy Kids Activity: Understanding Heritage
Explaining something as abstract as heritage to a young child can be a challenge. They may have some sense of their own…
Q&A with Award-Winning Director Sargon Saadi
Sargon Saadi is the director and cinematographer of two widely-known short documentaries: The Last Plight and Silence After the Storm. Q: The…