Don’t worry, be Babylonian

If you find yourself in a state of worry, Selena Wisnom argues that you could take a leaf out of the book of the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians

Published: December 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM

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Do you wake up in the middle of the night worrying? If so, you’re definitely not alone.

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But if you want to manage the anxieties of modern life, Selena Wisnom argues that you could take a leaf out of the book of the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians.

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Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director

David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra

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