12 Ways Ancient Empires Predicted the Future

The Mesopotamian Marvel

In Mesopotamia, divination was integral to society, with practices such as hepatoscopy (examining animal livers) and astrology being prevalent. The Babylonians, for instance, meticulously recorded celestial events, interpreting lunar eclipses as omens that could predict the fate of kings and nations. Recent studies have deciphered 4,000-year-old Babylonian tablets revealing such ominous predictions. Dream interpretation also played a crucial role, with dreams considered messages from the divine, offering guidance on personal and state matters.