The material presented here originally was an introduction that was written for a volume of Project Hindsight translations called "The Record of the Early Sages in Ancient Greek." It consisted of fragments and quotations that either were directly from the oldest sources in Middle Eastern and Western astrology, or were paraphrases of material that derived from these sources.

A historical view of Mesopotamian Astrology.

Contrasts and conclusions.

Read the compelling history of Astrology as told by Derek and Julia Parker, from 2000 BC up to the present day.

Information on the possible origins of Chinese Astrology and the twelve animal system.

A study of the union of astronomy and astrology, and relations to astral worship, from early Babylonian times, through medieval European times, up to and including the time of Isaac Newton, especially in relation to prediction, with extensions into more recent times. There is also discussion of related matters in other cultures, such as Chinese, Indian, Native American and African.

A Brief History of Western Astrology - from the beginning up to the present.

Overview of astrological history, with glossary and related articles.

From the Whipple Museum. Contains articles on astronomical instruments and techniques as well as prominent classical and traditional astronomer/astrologers.

Resource containing history, images, examples and links for further study.